Chandigarh, April 12, 2025 — The Punjab Government has disbursed Rs 301.20 crore as financial assistance under the Ashirwad Scheme during the 2024–25 financial year, benefiting families from Scheduled Castes (SC) and Backward Classes (BC), Minister for Social Justice, Empowerment, and Minorities Dr. Baljit Kaur announced.
Of the total amount, Rs 198.51 crore reached 38,922 Scheduled Caste beneficiaries, while Rs 102.69 crore was provided to 20,136 families from Backward Classes.
The Ashirwad Scheme offers Rs 51,000 in marriage assistance for girls from eligible families, with support available for up to two daughters. The funds are transferred directly to the beneficiary’s bank account through the DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) system, ensuring transparency and quick delivery.
To qualify, applicants must be permanent residents of Punjab, have an annual household income below Rs 32,790, and belong to either the SC, BC, or Economically Weaker Section (EWS) categories.
Dr. Kaur emphasized that the scheme, under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s leadership, is part of a broader mission to build a progressive and inclusive ‘Rangla Punjab,’ not just through financial aid but by empowering marginalized communities.
Punjab Disburses Rs 301 Crore Under Ashirwad Scheme to SC, BC Families in FY 2024–25
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