Mass wedding of 80 couples held under CM Maryam Dhee Rani Program

LAHORE: The Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Dhee Rani Program has entered the second phase with a mass wedding held of 80 couples in Khushab district.

Every couple received a “Salami” (wedding present) of one lakh rupees from Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. Additionally, a bank transfer of Rs 120,000 is given to each couple so they can buy furnishings.

Sohail Shaukat Butt, the provincial minister for social welfare and bail-ul-mal, said that Punjab has now begun the historic Phase 2 of the Dhee Rani Program, which was started by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility for project registration according to the applicant group includes unmarried girls between the ages of 18 to 40 years and those with bona fide residence proof within the Punjab.

Orphans, those entirely destitute, those with HIV-AIDS, persons with lifelong disabilities, or relatives of persons with disabilities will be given preference, along with verification of a marriage proposal.

How to Apply for the Maryam Nawaz Dhee Rani Program

Three simple procedures can be followed in applying for this project: by going in person to the Social Welfare Office, applying online via the official website, and calling helpline number 1312 to avail help and facilitate with details.

Key Benefits of Maryam Nawaz Dhee Rani Program

Upon selection, the families will receive financial and material support worth Rs. 206,000 in the form of a dowry gift package to buy the most important items for the house.

The ceremony expenses will also be taken care of, and a cash gift of Rs. 100,000 will be deposited in the bride’s bank account via an ATM card issued by the Bank of Punjab.

This scheme serves as a great humane initiative by the government for poor families in Punjab allowing them to get into wedlock with dignity and joy.