Government Schemes in Punjab 2025
Central and Punjab state schemes — eligibility, benefits, and how to apply
Punjab provides Atta-Dal scheme (subsidised food grains), Ashirwad scheme (marriage assistance for girls), and free electricity up to 300 units/month for domestic consumers.
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View all 41+Mentally Retarded Children Benefit Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)
The "Mentally Retarded Children Benefit Scheme'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Punjab, is a welfare scheme that provides financial assistance for the care of mentally retarded children (son/daughter) of construction workers.
View DetailsBalri Birth Gift Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)
"Balri Birth Gift Scheme'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Dept. of Labour, Punjab, is a welfare scheme that provides financial assistance in the form of a Fixed Deposit Receipt for the birth of a female child (upto two girls per family) which can be encashed only at the time of the daughter's marriage.
View DetailsLeave Travelling Concession Scheme (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)
The "Leave Travelling Concession Scheme'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Department of Labour, Punjab, is a welfare scheme that provides leave travel concession to the registered construction workers for journeys to religious/ historical places in India or visiting their hometown.
View DetailsSkill Upgradation and Vocational Education Scheme: For Worker (P.B.O.C.W.W.B)
"Skill Upgradation and Vocational Education Scheme: For Worker'' by the BOCW Welfare Board, Dept. of Labour, Punjab, is a welfare scheme that provides full course fees, boarding and lodging assistance to the registered workers who acquire Skill from technical institutions.
View DetailsBed & Breakfast/Homestay Scheme- Punjab
The scheme "Bed & Breakfast/Homestay Scheme” is implemented by the Department of Tourism & Cultural Affairs, Government of Punjab with the aim of providing comfortable Bed & Breakfast (BnB)/Home Stay Facilities and supplementing the availability of accommodation across the State.
View DetailsConcessional Bus Travel Facility to Women above 60 years of age- Punjab
Under the scheme, all the women of 60 years and above residing in the State of Punjab have been given the benefit w.e.f. 12.11.1999 for 50% concession in bus fare in the Punjab Roadways and Pepsu Road Transport Corporation Buses.
View DetailsMai Bhago Vidya Scheme
The government of Punjab launched Mai BhagoVidya Scheme in the State during 2011-12.
View DetailsBebe Nanki Laadli Beti Kalyan Scheme
Bebe Nanki Laadli Beti Kalyan Scheme was launched under the 13th Finance Commission component for "measures to improve gender ratio" in the Punjab State from 2011-12.
View DetailsIndira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (Punjab)
The "Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS)" provides ₹300/- per month to disabled persons (80% or more disability) aged 18 and above. After age 80, the amount increases to ₹500/-. Dwarfs are also eligible.
View DetailsIndira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (Punjab)
In this scheme, persons aged between 60 and 79 years receive a pension of ₹200/- per month, while those aged 80 years and above receive ₹500/- per month. The scheme applies only to persons belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.
View DetailsPopular Central Schemes for Punjab Residents
View allPradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana is a central government housing scheme run by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. It aims to provide affordable pucca (permanent) houses to poor families in both cities and villages. The scheme offers financial help and loan subsidies to enable low-income families to build or buy their own homes.
View DetailsAyushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) is India's largest health insurance scheme run by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It provides free health coverage up to ₹5 lakh per family per year for hospital treatment. The scheme covers secondary and tertiary care at empanelled public and private hospitals across the country.
View DetailsPradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
A scheme by Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas for Providing free LPG connections to women belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) households.
View DetailsNational Scholarship Portal – Central Schemes
The National Scholarship Portal is a single online platform run by the Ministry of Education where students across India can apply for various Central Government scholarships. It offers scholarships at different education levels — from school (Pre-Matric) to college (Post-Matric) — as well as merit-based awards. The portal helps deserving students from SC, ST, OBC, and minority communities access financial support to continue their studies.
View DetailsPM Mudra Yojana
PM Mudra Yojana is a central government scheme run by the Ministry of Finance that provides collateral-free micro loans to help individuals start or expand small and micro businesses. The scheme is designed for non-corporate, non-farm entrepreneurs who want to become self-employed. Loans up to ₹10 lakh are available without requiring any collateral or security.
View DetailsPM Kisan Samman Nidhi
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi is a central government scheme run by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. It provides direct cash support to small and marginal farmers across India to help with their farming needs. Every eligible farmer receives ₹6,000 per year, paid directly into their bank account in three equal payments.
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