AI SummaryMukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana gives ₹1000 every month to adult women in Punjab and ₹1500 every month to women from Scheduled Caste families. Registration is open at Anganwadi centres, Sewa Kendras and through Mahila Satkar Sakhis. More than 76 lakh women have already enrolled.
Punjab government has moved ₹2,381 crore under the scheme into the bank accounts of 68.06 lakh women through direct transfer. The scheme was announced in the 2026-27 budget on International Women's Day. First payment reached women on 1 July 2026.
Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana
Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana is a monthly income support scheme for women in Punjab. The name means respect for mothers and daughters. Women above 18 years of age get a fixed amount every month in their own bank account. Money moves through the Direct Benefit Transfer system, so it lands in the account directly without any middleman.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced the scheme on 8 March 2026 during the budget speech for 2026-27. Registration began on 13 April 2026, on Baisakhi. Payments started from 1 July 2026. Punjab government now plans to cover one crore women under the scheme.
Registration Process for Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana
Registration does not happen on a single online portal. Punjab government kept the process local so that women do not have to travel far or fill a long form alone. Enrolment happens at Anganwadi centres, Sewa Kendras, Nagar Nigam offices, and through Mahila Satkar Sakhis who visit homes and village camps. There is no official online registration website for this scheme, so any site promising online registration should be avoided.
STEP 1 - Reach the nearest Anganwadi centre or Sewa Kendra with your documents, or wait for a Mahila Satkar Sakhi to visit your home or village camp.
STEP 2 - Show your Aadhaar card and voter ID card to the Satkar Sakhi or registration official so your identity and Punjab address can be confirmed.
STEP 3 - The Satkar Sakhi or government official fills the registration form with your personal details, caste category and bank account number.
STEP 4 - Details are submitted in the government system for checking against records such as the voter list and income tax data.
STEP 5 - Once the checking is complete, your name is added to the list of eligible women and the monthly amount starts reaching your bank account in the next payment cycle.
Payment Status and Instalments
First payment went out on 1 July 2026. Women whose registration was completed by 25 June 2026 received three months of money together. Women from general category got ₹3,000 as three instalments of ₹1,000 each. Women from Scheduled Caste families got ₹4,500 as three instalments of ₹1,500 each.
Punjab government released ₹1,147 crore in that first cycle to nearly 33 lakh women. On 1 August 2026, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann released funds for another 35.5 lakh women at an event in Pathankot, which took the total number of women who received money to 68.5 lakh.
As of 27 August 2026, 76.11 lakh women have registered under the scheme and ₹2,381 crore has been transferred to 68.06 lakh women. The latest instalment was released on Raksha Bandhan. Women who register now will get their payment in the next cycle.
See the Scheme Announcement Video
आज विश्व महिला दिवस के अवसर पर पंजाब में आम आदमी पार्टी की सरकार ने अपनी सबसे बड़ी गारंटी पूरी कर दी है।
आज बजट में हर महिला को हर महीने ₹1000 और SC समाज की हर महिला को ₹1500 देने का ऐलान हो गया है, ये पंजाब के इतिहास में महिलाओं के सम्मान और सशक्तिकरण की सबसे बड़ी पहल है।... pic.twitter.com/5Cii8XNoVc
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) March 8, 2026
Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana |
| Launched By | Punjab Government |
| Announced On | 8 March 2026, International Women's Day |
| Registration Start Date | 13 April 2026 (Baisakhi) |
| First Payment Date | 1 July 2026 |
| Monthly Amount | ₹1000 for general category women |
| Amount for SC Women | ₹1500 per month |
| Women Registered | More than 76 lakh |
| Money Transferred | ₹2,381 crore |
| Budget Allocation | ₹9,300 crore for 2026-27 |
| Payment Mode | Direct bank transfer through DBT |
| Registration Mode | Anganwadi centres, Sewa Kendras, Mahila Satkar Sakhis |
Monthly Financial Support Given Under Scheme
Punjab government sends a fixed amount to women every month so that they can meet small personal and household needs without asking anyone for money. The amount is decided by category and goes straight to the woman's own bank account.
- Women from general category receive ₹1000 every month in their bank accounts.
- Women from Scheduled Caste families receive ₹1500 every month, which is ₹500 more than the general category amount.
- Money moves through the Direct Benefit Transfer system, so it reaches the account without any middleman or paperwork at the bank branch.
- Women can use the money for household needs, medicines, clothes, children's education or repaying small debts.
- Eligible women living in Punjab, including elderly women above 100 years of age, are covered under the scheme.
Who Can Apply for the Scheme
Punjab government kept the rules simple on purpose. Almost every adult woman in the state can join, which is why close to 97 percent of adult women in Punjab are expected to qualify. You need to meet these basic conditions.
- Applicant must be a woman and a resident of Punjab.
- Age of the applicant must be 18 years or above.
- Applicant must have an Aadhaar card for identity confirmation.
- Applicant must have a voter ID card with a Punjab address.
- Applicant must have a bank account in her own name to receive the monthly payment.
Who is Not Eligible
A small group of women is left out of the scheme. These are families and persons with high income or government positions, who do not need monthly support from the state.
- Women who pay income tax.
- Women who are current or retired government employees.
- Women who are current or former Members of Parliament.
- Women who are current or former Members of Legislative Assembly.
Monthly Support Along With Other Pensions
Money from Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana does not affect any other pension or welfare benefit. Women who already get widow pension, disability pension or old age pension will keep getting those amounts as before. The monthly payment under this scheme is an extra amount on top of the pension, and both credits come separately in the same bank account.
Documents Required for Registration
Only a few basic papers are needed at the time of registration. Carry your Aadhaar card and voter ID card with a Punjab address, because these two documents confirm your identity and residence. Keep your bank account passbook or account number ready so the Satkar Sakhi can note down the correct details. Basic personal information such as name, age, address and mobile number is filled in the form on the spot. No fee is charged for registration.
Bank Accounts for Women Without Accounts
Some women in Punjab did not have a bank account in their own name before this scheme. Punjab government worked with banks to open accounts for such women so that the monthly amount could be credited without trouble. Officials also set up software systems to track registration and payment district wise, which helps in finding out which women are still waiting for their first payment.
Why Government Started this Scheme
The aim of this scheme is to give women their own income, even if the amount is small. Government believes that money in a woman's own account brings respect inside the family and reduces her dependence on others for everyday expenses. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has said the amount may not make anyone rich, but it gives women dignity and confidence in their own home.
Government also expects that when money reaches mothers directly, more of it is spent on children's education, health and household welfare.
Budget Allocation for Scheme
Punjab government has set aside ₹9,300 crore for the scheme in the 2026-27 budget. This is one of the biggest single allocations for any women focused scheme in the state. The overall state budget for 2026-27 is ₹2,60,437 crore, and social welfare schemes take a large share of it. Government has also paid ₹52.2 crore to 1.37 lakh Satkar Sakhis for helping women complete registration, at the rate of ₹300 for every registration.
Other Welfare Schemes Running in Punjab
Along with Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana, Punjab government runs other welfare programmes for families and women. These include free bus travel for women across the state, Integrated Child Development Services through thousands of Anganwadi centres, and the Navya Disha scheme for menstrual hygiene. Women who get Widow and Destitute Women Pension Scheme support can also register for this monthly payment scheme. You can see the full list of women welfare schemes run by central and state governments, which includes other cash transfer schemes for women.
FAQ's
What is Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana?
It is a Punjab government scheme that gives monthly money support of ₹1000 or ₹1500 to adult women in the state. The amount reaches the woman's own bank account through direct transfer.
How much money will women get under this scheme?
Women from general category get ₹1000 per month and women from Scheduled Caste families get ₹1500 per month.
When did registration start and is it still open?
Registration started on 13 April 2026 on Baisakhi and it is still open. Women can register at Anganwadi centres, Sewa Kendras and through Mahila Satkar Sakhis.
Can I register for the scheme online?
No. There is no official online registration portal. Registration happens only at Anganwadi centres, Sewa Kendras and through Satkar Sakhis, so avoid any website that claims to register you online.
When was the first payment released?
First payment was released on 1 July 2026. Women registered by 25 June 2026 got three months of money together, ₹3,000 for general category and ₹4,500 for Scheduled Caste category.
Who cannot apply for this scheme?
Women who pay income tax, current or retired government employees, and current or former MPs or MLAs are not eligible for the scheme.
Will this scheme affect my existing pension?
No. Widow pension, disability pension and old age pension continue as before. This monthly amount is paid in addition to those benefits.