To promote the economic empowerment of women in Punjab, the government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has launched the 'Mukhyamantri Mavan-Dhiyan Satkar Yojana'. Under this ambitious scheme, provisions have been made to provide direct monthly financial assistance to millions of women across the state. The government claims that this scheme will prove to be a significant step towards making women financially self-reliant and enhancing their social participation.

**What is the objective of the scheme, and how much money will be provided? ****
The primary aim of this scheme is to strengthen the economic status of women by providing them with regular financial assistance. The government believes this will boost women's decision-making capabilities within the household and society, while also strengthening their self-confidence. Under the scheme, women from the general category will receive ₹1,000 per month, while women from Scheduled Castes (SC) will receive ₹1,500 per month. This amount will be transferred directly to the beneficiaries' bank accounts via DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).

**When will the benefits be available?**
The government has announced that payments under this scheme will commence on July 1, 2026. Millions of women are expected to benefit during the initial phase. According to the government, over 5.2 million (52 lakh) women will directly benefit from this scheme. It is claimed that approximately 95–97% of the state's women will be covered under this initiative.

**Eligibility and key conditions**
To avail the benefits of this scheme, a woman must be 18 years of age or older and must be a resident and registered voter of Punjab. An Aadhaar card, Voter ID, and bank account are required for the application. Certain categories—such as income taxpayers, government employees, and elected representatives—have been excluded from the scheme.

**How ​​to apply**
The application process for this scheme is available through both offline and online modes. Women can register free of cost by visiting Anganwadi centers or Sewa Kendras. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann stated that this scheme was launched not to make women wealthy, but to provide them with "dignity and self-reliance." The government views this as a major step towards women's empowerment.

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