Punjab Dhee Rani Program Launched by Maryam Nawaz Sharif For Girls Belong to Poor Families
Punjab Dhee Rani Program
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif launched the Punjab Dhee Rani Program to organize collective marriages for daughters of Punjab who lack the means to arrange their own.
Maryam Nawaz Sharif initiated this program to help these daughters settle down and live peaceful lives. Its goal is to support parents who face financial difficulties in marrying off their daughters, while also addressing social, religious, and dignity concerns. Maryam Nawaz Sharif says that marriage in Islam is a sacred social contract leading a family to prosperity.
Through this program, the government will encourage the people to take a positive step toward society. This article will provide you with all the information about the Punjab Dhee Rani program. You will be told what is the registration procedure in the program and the eligibility criteria in the program so read the article till the end.
Punjab Dhee Rani Program Features and Benefits
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz will provide the bride with a dowry gift worth 206,000 rupees, including basic items such as the Holy Quran, Namaz place, clothes, a wooden double bed with a mattress, a mirror, a dinner seat, and more. Along with this, Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif will also pay one lakh rupees to the bride as a greeting.
This amount will be provided to them through an ATM card which they can withdraw by visiting any nearby ATM. The purpose of providing money is to cover wedding expenses, guests’ living expenses, and other transactional matters amicably. A feature of this program is that the government will marry 3,000 girls collectively. This will be the first such marriage program in Pakistan’s history, where around 3,000 girls will marry together.
Eligibility Criteria for Registration in Punjab Dhee Rani Program
The Punjab government has allocated special criteria for registration so that only deserving girls get the benefit of the program. The Eligible Criteria are mentioned below:
- Eligible girls are orphans, destitute, disabled, or daughters of disabled persons.
- The minimum age of a girl for marriage should be 18 years and the maximum age should be 40 years.
- The applicant can be the bride’s father, mother, or any guardian, if there is no guardian, the bride herself can also be the applicant.
- If more than 3,000 applications are received, the girls will be selected through electronic balloting results.
- Affidavit of the girl stating that the girl is unmarried and willing to participate in the composition of mass marriage.
- The girl should belong to Punjab province.
- The girl must have a National Identity Card approved by the Government of Pakistan.
Process Flow Chart of Punjab Dhee Rani Program
Below, we provide all the information on how to process group marriages, including steps from the online application to NADRA certification. These steps are Online Application, DD Assign to TVC, PSC Approval, List Finalization, ATM, Event, and NADRA Certification. For more information, you are provided below flow chart below:
Step-by-Step Guide on Punjab Dhee Rani Registration Process
Registration in the Punjab Dhee Rani program provided by Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif is ongoing from October 21 to November 5, 2024. You can ensure your registration at any time during this date. You can complete your registration through the online portal for registration as well as through the offices of the Deputy Director of Social Welfare of the respective districts.
If you face any problem during the registration process, you can contact the 1312 helpline provided by the Punjab government to solve your problem. For your convenience registration procedure for the Punjab Dhee Rani Program is explained below:
- Visit the official website of the Punjab Dhee Rani Program on your device and click on the register button.
- Use your name, CNIC number, district, tehsil, gender, contact number, email address, and password to create your new account.
- Enter your CNIC and password for successful log in.
- To register, provide your Bright’s name, CNIC number, date of birth, age, qualification, place of birth, religion, nationality, and disability status. Select an option (orphans, destitute, or disabled) and click “Save Next.”
- Next, enter the bride’s parents or guardian details: father’s name and CNIC, mother’s name and CNIC, guardian’s name and CNIC, phone number, relationship, income source, monthly income, current address, and permanent address. Click “Next.”
- In the final step, enter the groom’s information: name, CNIC number, date of birth, age, and qualification. Then click “Save and Next.”
Frequently Ask Questions (FAQs)
What is the Punjab Dhee Rani Program?
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif launched the Punjab Dhee Rani Program to organize collective marriages for underprivileged girls in Punjab.
Who is eligible for the Punjab Dhee Rani Program?
Eligible girls include orphans, destitute, disabled, or daughters of disabled persons, aged between 18 and 40 years, and residents of Punjab.
What benefits are provided under the Punjab Dhee Rani Program?
Each bride will receive a dowry package worth PKR 206,000 and an additional PKR 100,000 to cover wedding expenses, provided through an ATM card.
How do I apply for the Punjab Dhee Rani Program?
You can apply online through the official website or visit the office of the Deputy Director of Social Welfare in your district from October 21 to November 5, 2024.
How are applicants selected if there are more than 3,000 registrations?
If the program receives more than 3,000 applications, officials will select the girls through electronic balloting.
Conclusion
This, scheme launched by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, supports underprivileged families in organizing their daughters’ marriages. It provides 13 dowry items worth 206,000 rupees and financial assistance of 100,000 rupees to help ease the burden for girls from orphaned, destitute, or disabled backgrounds.
To ensure dignity and social support, this program will marry around 3,000 girls together, making it the first such marriage program in Pakistan’s history. The registration process is simple you can register through an online portal and Deputy Director of Social Welfare district offices.
