Last Updated on: 9th November 2024, 03:26 pm
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif has inaugurated the Himmat Card scheme that will empower people with disabilities (PWDs) in the region. This initiative gives cash assistance to help them lead independent and dignified lives. Under the scheme, 65,000 people will receive a thousand five hundred rupees in financial assistance. The card distribution will occur in two phases, with 40,000 beneficiaries in the first phase and the remaining 25,000 beneficiaries in the second phase.
The Bank of Punjab (BOP) and Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) are working together to ensure that the cards reach eligible applicants, who will have to undergo verification through the DPMIS.
Online Registration Method for CM Himmat Card
People with disabilities who meet the eligibility criteria can register for the Himmat Card through the social welfare portal (punjab.gov.pk). You need to fill out an application form, attach the important papers, and submit it. After approval, you will get the Himmat Card.
Important Documents for BOP’s ATM Card Verification
These are the six mandatory documents for verification of your bank ATM card:
- Copy of national ID card or Form B
- Disability certificate
- Proof of monthly income
- Electricity bill
- Mobile phone number
- Medical paper of disability or medical board name.
The Punjab Social Welfare Department, BOP, and Bait-ul-Maal signed an agreement for the launch of disability cards. The P&D Department allocated a total budget of Rs 658.1 million, with Rs 80.17 million allocated for direct financial assistance to people with disabilities.
How Punjab Himmat Card Making PWDs Independent
With inflation on the rise, disabled people often find it difficult to make a living. The Himmat Card helps provide social assistance, reduce dependence on others, and encourage self-reliance. Besides financial assistance, the scheme also includes vocational training to help people get skills and loans as per their needs.
Essential Benefits of Himmat Card
- You will get financial stipends and quarterly installments (ranging from Rs 1 to Rs 2 lakh).
- Skilled training for better career opportunities.
- People with disabilities have a 3% employment quota in the government and semi-government sectors.
- They provide assistance such as wheelchairs, hearing aids, or walking aids.
- PWDs will receive discounts on public transport such as buses and trains.
Qualified People for Punjab Disability Card
If you wish to be eligible for the Himmat Card, you must meet these four requirements:
- Punjab Social Welfare Certification.
- Unemployed status.
- There is no current support from other government schemes.
- PMT score not above 45.
Last Words
This program makes a significant difference in the lives of people with disabilities (PWDs) and helps them live with dignity and independence. It is not just about financial assistance but also about creating opportunities and promoting inclusion in society. The Himmat Card is a step forward in creating a more equitable community for all.
For more information, visit the official website of the Government of Punjab at www.punjab.gov.pk or call the helpline number 1312.