Himmat Card Program: Empowering Special Persons in Punjab

The Chief Minister of Punjab has taken a significant step towards supporting individuals with disabilities with the launch of the Himmat Card program. This initiative aims to provide quarterly financial assistance of Rs. 10,500 to eligible recipients, accompanied by essential assistive devices to enhance their daily lives. An agreement with the Bank of Punjab has been solidified to ensure the seamless disbursal of payments on a quarterly basis, starting from September 15.

Assistance for Special Persons: Details at a Glance

• Quarterly Payment: Rs. 10,500 PKR
• Provision of Assistive Devices: Yes
• Eligibility: Individuals with disabilities
• First Payment Date: 15th September

Collaboration with Bank of Punjab

The official agreement signed between the Provincial Minister of Social Welfare and the Bank of Punjab signifies a landmark moment in providing financial relief to special persons. This collaboration guarantees the distribution of much-needed support to help manage the basic necessities of individuals with disabilities.

Enhancing Mobility and Independence

Through the Himmat Card program, recipients will not only benefit from financial aid but will also receive assistive devices to enhance their mobility and ease in performing daily tasks. The government’s commitment to delivering these devices directly to the recipients’ homes ensures a more comfortable and independent lifestyle.

Rollout of ATM Cards by Bank of Punjab

65,000 individuals with disabilities will receive ATM cards from the Bank of Punjab to access their quarterly stipends conveniently. The distribution will take place in two phases, with 40,000 cards in the first phase and 25,000 in the second. This effort aims to commence the first round of payments on September 15, providing significant support to special persons in Punjab.

The Importance of the Himmat Card Program

The Himmat Card serves as a cornerstone in aiding people with disabilities through financial assistance and access to government services in the future. By offering Rs. 10,500 every three months, the program not only extends monetary support but also aims to streamline the provision of essential services to special persons, making their lives more manageable.

Eligibility Criteria for Himmat Card

To qualify for the Himmat Card, applicants must be officially certified as disabled individuals by Social Welfare Punjab. They should be deemed unfit for work and must not have received recent financial aid from other welfare programs. The stringent criteria are in place to ensure that only those genuinely in need benefit from this progressive program.

نتیجہ

ہمت کارڈ پروگرام، پنجاب حکومت اور بینک آف پنجاب کی مدد سے محدود افراد کی حمایت کی طرف ایک اہم قدم ہے۔ مالی امداد اور معاونتی آلات کے ساتھ، یہ پروگرام عمومی زندگی کی کیفیت میں بہتری لانے کا مقصد رکھتا ہے۔ یہ منصوبہ 65,000 خصوصی افراد کو راحت دینے والا ہے اور آنے والی زندگی میں انہیں زیادہ آسانی اور آرام فراہم کرنے میں مدد فراہم کرے گا۔