Phase-2 Punjab Dhee Rani Program 2025
Maryam Nawaz Sharif , the Chief Minister of Punjab has launched the “Punjab Dhee Rani Program.” This collective marriage plan aims to help families in poor economic conditions.
The program aims to provide necessary financial support towards wedding expenses so these families can celebrate their daughters’ marriage with dignity and give them an opportunity for a happy and secure start to married life.
The Punjab Dhee Rani Programme:
A Collective Marriage Scheme inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Punjab.
Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Chief Minister of Punjab, has endorsed the Punjab Dhee Rani Programme, a collective marriage initiative aimed at assisting deserving parents in fulfilling the socio-religious obligation of marriage in a dignified manner.
Marriage is a sacred religious social contract in Islam that helps establish the framework for a stable and happy family. However, with the current economic climate of the country and bulk financially constrained population, numerous underprivileged parents cannot execute this obligation for their children.
This collective marriage programme would also foster a sense of government support, hope and stability in society.
Eligibility Requirements
- Bride Profile: The bride must be a woman within the age range of 18 to 40 years old who is poor, an orphan, a Person with Disability (PWD), or a daughter of a PWD.
- Applicant: The applicant can be the bride herself or her father, mother, or legal guardian.
- Domicile: The applicant must be a resident of Punjab.
- Selection Procedure: In the case of oversubscription, a transparent process of electronic balloting will be used for selection.
- Documentation Needed: A sworn affidavit stating that the bride is not married presently and is in agreement to participate in the collective wedding ceremony.
Top Features
(وزیر اعلیٰ کی طرف سے دلہن کو سلامی)
- The bride will be presented with a monetary gift of 200,000 rupees from the Chief Minister, which will be disbursed through an ATM card.
Wedding Event
(اجتماعی تقریب)
- As part of the program, 5,000 girls from low-income families will be married in a collective ceremony held throughout Punjab.
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Punjab Dhee Rani Programme
Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Chief Minister of Punjab, has given the green light to the “Punjab Dhee Rani Programme” a Collective Marriages Programme which aims to help righteous parents fulfill the socio-religious commitment to marry off their daughter with dignity.
This Programme takes into account the financial constraints for underprivileged families during this current economy situation preventing many from fulfilling this sacred duty. As Islam states, Marriage is a sacred social agreement that lays the foundation for a happy and stable family life. This initiative aims to create a sense of government support, hope, and stability in society.
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Criteria for Participating:
- To be eligible, eligible brides must:
- – Be between the ages of 18 and 40; and
- – Be classified as indigent, orphaned, a Person with a Disability (PWD), or a daughter of a PWD.
How to Apply:
- The application can be submitted by the bride or her father, mother, or legal guardian. However, the application must be domiciled in the province of Punjab.
- If the number of applicants exceeds the number of available spots, the final decision will be made through a transparent electronic balloting process.
- A sworn affidavit is required to confirm the bride’s unmarried status and her consent to participate in the mass wedding.
Wedding Gifts by CM Punjab
Every bride receives a wedding gift package worth PKR 206,000 for setting up the new home. These gifts include:
- A Holy Quran and a Prayer mat.
- A wooden double bed, mattress, and mirror.
- A dinner set and other general household items.
The purpose of these wedding gifts is to provide the couple with basic support they will need in order to get on their feet and start their lives.
Cash Gift for the Bride
Every bride will also receive a cash gift of PKR 100,000 as salami from the Chief Minister of Punjab. Processed through a secure ATM card, the cash can be easily accessed by the bride for her personal use or to assist her in creating her new home.
Shared Wedding Events
This initiative will marry 3,000 poor girls from Punjab through a shared wedding celebration in different locations to facilitate this for the families. This helps minimize costs for individual families to celebrate and provides a more shared celebratory atmosphere.
Steps to Apply for the Punjab Dhee Rani Programme
The application process is easy:
Collect the necessary paperwork, a signed affidavit and proof of domicile.
Applications may be submitted by the bride, the parents of the bride or a guardian.
In cases of oversubscription to the program, the last applicants will be selected through a fair and transparent electronic balloting process.
All successful applicants will be contacted with more details regarding their local wedding ceremony.
Effect of the Punjab Dhee Rani Programme on Society
The Punjab Dhee Rani Programme is set to provide substantial positive change in the province. The programme offers critical assistance to poor households to relieve the financial pressure associated with weddings for families in poverty.
The programme promotes critical Islamic values by assisting in the sacred institution of marriage. The programme also supports social stability by building trust between citizens and government and increases the spirit of the community through the joyful and collective experience of getting married.
In the end, this government programme will give underprivileged girls a dignified and hopeful start to married life.
The Importance of Punjab Dhee Rani Programme
In today’s harsh economic climate, many families delay marriages due to the associated costs of weddings. In response, the Punjab Dhee Rani Programme seeks to alleviate some of these burdens by alleviating the financial barriers to early and legal marriages.
It is a clear message to the government’s most vulnerable population that they are with them.
Through providing necessary household items along with financial support, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif reinforces her commitment to women and meaningful family cohesion.
