New Delhi, July 20 -- The Punjab government has said that more than 33 lakh eligible women have received financial assistance under the Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheean Satkar Yojana, with the amount transferred directly to the bank accounts of those who completed registration by June 25. According to the government, the remaining eligible beneficiaries will receive the assistance on August 1. Around 70 lakh women have registered under the scheme so far.

Government data indicates that women in the 36-59 age group account for the largest share of beneficiaries. Women aged 36-45 constitute 25.2 per cent of the total beneficiaries, while those in the 46-59 age group account for 25.4 per cent. Together, they make up more than half of the beneficiari...