The Punjab government has launched the Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana, aiming to provide financial assistance to women. Under this scheme, women aged 18 and above will receive ₹1,000 monthly, while those from Scheduled Castes will receive ₹1,500. The initiative, announced in the 2026-27 Budget on March 8, coincides with International Women’s Day and precedes the upcoming state assembly elections. A high-level implementation committee, led by the chief secretary, will oversee the scheme's framework and ensure its smooth execution. The total budget allocation for this initiative is ₹9,300 crore. Eligibility criteria include registered voters with valid Aadhaar and Punjab voter ID, while excluding government employees and certain tax payers. Registration will be facilitated at anganwadi centres and sewa kendras, with support from women mobilisers to assist beneficiaries in accessing banking services and completing necessary documentation.