Punjab launches Rs.40 billion Ration Card Programme

The Punjab government has officially launched the Ration Card Programme worth 40 billion rupees to help low-income families.

As per details, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz officially launched the Ration Card Programme worth 40 billion rupees to help low-income families on Tuesday at a ceremony in Lahore.

While speaking at the event, Maryam Nawaz said that this project is a long-awaited step to support poor and hardworking labourers across the province.

Under this programme, ration cards will be given to 1.25 million deserving families.

The registration will be start from June 1, registered workers will receive 30,000 rupees in monthly assistance through these cards to buy essential food items and daily necessities.

Maryam Nawaz highlighted the importance of labourers, calling them the pride of the nation and vital to Pakistan’s progress.

it is worth mentioning that this initiative is part of the Punjab government’s broader effort to reduce poverty, improve food security, and support struggling families during tough economic times.