New Delhi, Nov. 2 -- The Punjab government has transferred Rs.1,291 crore in financial assistance to the bank accounts of more than 37.43 lakh women under the Mukh Mantri Mawan-Dheeyan Satkar Yojna, chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said on Sunday. The announcement was made at a gathering in Abohar, where Mann outlined the scheme's coverage, registration figures and upcoming payment schedule.

The state government aims to bring one crore women under the scheme. According to Mann, 80.05 lakh women had registered as of October 29, 2026. He said the initiative was designed to provide financial assistance directly to eligible women, without household-based restrictions. Under the scheme, if three eligible women belong to the same household, ...