What do you get under Mawan Dheeyan Satkar?
₹1,000 a month to women aged 18 and above in Punjab, and ₹1,500 a month to Scheduled Caste women, by direct bank transfer.
Mawan Dheeyan Satkar: latest updates
- About ₹3,722 crore paid so far: ₹2,602 crore to over 75 lakh women for July to September, and a first instalment of ₹1,119 crore to over 32 lakh women in the second phase. Over 79 lakh women have registered. official source
- Punjab cabinet approved the scheme: ₹1,000 a month, ₹1,500 for SC women. official source
Who is eligible for Mawan Dheeyan Satkar?
- Women aged 18 or above, registered as voters in Punjab.
- Aadhaar showing a Punjab address and a valid Voter ID.
- No limit on the number of women in one family.
- Women already getting a social security pension also get this.
Also check:
- News reports say income-tax payers and permanent government employees are excluded; the official release does not list exclusions, so confirm when you register.
- Bank account in your own name, active and linked to Aadhaar.
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How to apply for Mawan Dheeyan Satkar
- Register at your nearest Anganwadi centre or at the enrolment camp in your village or ward.
- Carry Aadhaar, Voter ID, bank passbook and, for ₹1,500, the SC certificate.
- Keep the acknowledgement slip.
How to check Mawan Dheeyan Satkar status
- Check your bank SMS or passbook for the credit.
- If nothing has come, ask at the Anganwadi centre or the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) with your acknowledgement.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for Mawan Dheeyan Satkar?
Women aged 18 or above, registered as voters in Punjab. Aadhaar showing a Punjab address and a valid Voter ID. No limit on the number of women in one family. Women already getting a social security pension also get this.
How much do I get under Mawan Dheeyan Satkar?
₹1,000 a month to women aged 18 and above in Punjab, and ₹1,500 a month to Scheduled Caste women, by direct bank transfer.
What documents do I need for Mawan Dheeyan Satkar?
Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Voter ID card (EPIC); Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Mobile number for OTP; Caste certificate (SC / ST / OBC), if you claim it.
How do I apply for Mawan Dheeyan Satkar?
Register at your nearest Anganwadi centre or at the enrolment camp in your village or ward. Carry Aadhaar, Voter ID, bank passbook and, for ₹1,500, the SC certificate. Keep the acknowledgement slip. Official site: https://sswcd.punjab.gov.in/en
How do I check Mawan Dheeyan Satkar status?
Check your bank SMS or passbook for the credit. If nothing has come, ask at the Anganwadi centre or the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) with your acknowledgement.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Mawan Dheeyan Satkar?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
Has Punjab started paying ₹1,000 to women?
Yes. The state said on 8 October 2026 that about ₹3,722 crore had been paid by direct transfer, starting with July to September.
Who gets ₹1,500 instead of ₹1,000?
Women from Scheduled Castes get ₹1,500 a month. Other eligible women get ₹1,000.
Where do I register?
At your nearest Anganwadi centre or enrolment camp, with Aadhaar, Voter ID and bank passbook.
Official sources
- Punjab DIPR press release, 29 March 2026: cabinet clears Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna
- Punjab DIPR press release, 8 October 2026: ₹3,722 crore paid under the scheme
- Department of Social Security and Women and Child Development, Punjab
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 31 January 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.