India, July 13 -- The Punjab government has transferred Rs.1,147 crore directly into the bank accounts of nearly 33 lakh women under the Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana, providing financial assistance through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism.

According to the government, women belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category received Rs.4,500 each, comprising three monthly instalments of Rs.1,500, while beneficiaries from other categories received Rs.3,000 each, representing three monthly instalments of Rs.1,000.

The payments were released to beneficiaries whose registrations were completed by June 25, 2026. The government said registrations remain open, with more than 66 lakh women enrolled under the scheme so far.

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