Punjab Dhee Rani Programme (Phase 2) covering its objectives, eligibility, benefits, application process, and latest updates (Nov 2025)

Punjab Dhee Rani Programme

Punjab Dhee Rani Programme :The Punjab Dhee Rani Programme (Collective Marriages) is a flagship social welfare initiative by the Government of Punjab, under the leadership of Maryam Nawaz Sharif, aimed at helping deserving, under-privileged girls and their families to fulfill the sacred social duty of marriage with dignity, while alleviating the burden of wedding expenses. According to the official programme portal, the aim is to foster social stability, hope and government ownership in communities by arranging collective weddings and providing meaningful financial assistance.

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Objectives of Phase 2

The second phase of the Dhee Rani Programme brings enhanced scope and refined procedures to ensure inclusivity and transparency. Key objectives include:

• To financially support girls from vulnerable backgrounds (orphans, daughters of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), destitute girls) to marry with dignity.
• To reduce the economic barrier of marriage cost for low-income families, thereby promoting social justice.
• To conduct large-scale, well-organised collective marriage ceremonies across the province, thereby giving eligible girls a proper start of married life.
• To ensure transparent, digital registration, selection and disbursement processes, so that the benefits reach intended recipients without leakages.

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پنجاب دھی رانی پروگرام (اجتماعی شادیاں) مریم نواز شریف کی قیادت میں حکومت پنجاب کا ایک اہم سماجی بہبود کا اقدام ہے، جس کا مقصد مستحق، کم مراعات یافتہ لڑکیوں اور ان کے خاندانوں کو عزت کے ساتھ شادی کے مقدس سماجی فریضے کو پورا کرنے میں مدد کرنا ہے، جبکہ شادی کے اخراجات کے بوجھ کو کم کرنا ہے۔ سرکاری پروگرام پورٹل کے مطابق، اس کا مقصد اجتماعی شادیوں کا اہتمام کرکے اور بامعنی مالی امداد فراہم کرکے کمیونٹیز میں سماجی استحکام، امید اور حکومتی ملکیت کو فروغ دینا ہے۔

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for Phase 2 of the programme, the following criteria apply:

• The bride must be between 18 and 40 years of age, unmarried and willing to participate in a collective marriage event.
• The applicant can be the bride herself, or her father, mother or legal guardian, submitting on her behalf.
• The bride must hold domicile of Punjab and be a resident of the province.
• The girl may be from the category of orphans, daughters of PWDs, or people with disabilities. This is a targeted assistance measure.
• An affidavit is required indicating that the bride is unmarried and willing to attend the collective wedding ceremony.

In case of limited slots and more applicants than available quota, selection will be done via electronic balloting (draw) to ensure fairness.

Benefits Provided

Under Phase 2 of the programme, selected beneficiaries receive a number of tangible benefits:

• Each bride is given a cash grant via an ATM-card; this “salami” (gift) is devised to ease her entry into married life. For example, previous versions provided Rs 200,000.
• A dowry/house-start-kit package is provided including items such as a Holy Quran, prayer mat, bed with mattress, dressing table, dinner set and kitchen essentials, enabling the bride to begin life with a modest but respectable home setup.
• Collective wedding ceremonies are arranged by the government in marquee-style events across districts, ensuring the weddings take place with dignity and shared social celebration.
• The programme includes formal registration of the marriage (for instance via NADRA certification) to secure legal status for the couple.
• Transparent disbursement via biometric verification and ATM card ensures minimal leakages and increased trust in the process.

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Application & Selection Process

Here is a step-by-step overview of how interested applicants may apply in Phase 2:

1. Visit the official portal of the programme (for example the CMP portal of the Social Welfare & Bait-ul-Mal Department of Punjab).
2. Register by filling in personal details like Name, CNIC, District, Tehsil, contact number and mobile SIM (registered in applicant’s name).
3. Upload or attach the required affidavit and documents showing eligibility (domicile, CNIC, proof of being unmarried, any relevant PWD/orphan status).
4. After submission the Tehsil Verification Committee (TVC) will visit/verify the applicant’s details; then approved applications are forwarded to Programme Steering Committee (PSC).
5. If applications exceed the quota in a district, an electronic draw (balloting) will determine final selection.
6. Selected applicants receive notification via SMS; a bank account and ATM card are set up; the beneficiary will be invited to the collective wedding event.
7. At the wedding event, the bride receives her cash gift, dowry package, and the marriage takes place with government support and ceremony arrangements.

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