Punjab Government Schemes 2026: Complete List of Maryam Nawaz Programs

The Government of Punjab, led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, is running a wide set of flagship welfare, development and social protection schemes. From cash support for vulnerable families to interest-free bikes for students, here is the complete list of active punjab government schemes 2026, who qualifies, and how to apply. (For schemes outside Punjab, see our guide to provincial government schemes in Pakistan.)

Punjab Government Schemes 2026: Social Protection & Cash Support

• Himmat Card: Quarterly financial support of Rs. 10,500 for persons with disabilities.
• Rehmat Card: Dedicated financial aid and socio-economic support for widows and orphans.
• Minority Cards & Ration Cards: Welfare support for low-income minorities and registered industrial workers to ease grocery expenses.
• Dhee Rani Programme: Mass wedding support and financial assistance for marriages of girls from low-income families.
• Punjab Socio-Economic Registry (PSER): The central database covering over 11 crore citizens, used to verify household eligibility for nearly all provincial welfare benefits. Registration in PSER is the first step for most schemes.

Agriculture & Livestock

• Kisan Card: Direct subsidies for small farmers on fertilizers, pesticides and seeds.
• CM Punjab Livestock Card: Interest-free financing of up to Rs. 540,000 for animal feed and nutrition for calves and cattle.
• Green Tractor Subsidy: Financial relief on modern farming machinery.
• Plant for Pakistan: Rs. 8 billion mass reforestation initiative across the province.

Housing & Infrastructure

• Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar: Interest-free construction loans and plots for low-income families without shelter.
• Suthra Punjab & Misali Gaon: Sewage, road repair, street lighting and sanitation upgrades across cities and villages.

Youth, Mobility & Education

• CM Punjab Electric Bike Scheme: 100,000 interest-free electric and petrol bikes for students, teachers and public workers via Bank of Punjab.
• CM Punjab Laptop Program: Free high-performance laptops for top academic achievers in universities and colleges.
• Hunarmand Naujawan Parwaaz Card: Technical training plus microloans to help skilled youth find jobs abroad.

Healthcare & Public Support

• Cancer Treatment Initiative: Free clinical access and life-saving treatment for registered cancer patients.
• Deceased Transportation Service: Free state-run transport of deceased persons from government hospitals to their native towns.

How to apply

Most schemes verify eligibility through the PSER database. Check the official Punjab government portal (punjab.gov.pk) or the PSER registration site for application windows, required documents and helpline numbers before applying. Never pay anyone claiming to guarantee approval.