Punjab transfers ₹1,149cr via DBT to nearly 3.3 million women

Punjab scheme enrolls over 7 million women

With over seven million women signed up, this is one of Punjab's biggest social security schemes for women.
Many beneficiaries say the direct transfers make managing household expenses easier.
Punjab Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Baljit Kaur emphasized that transparency is key here, and Axis Bank is making sure the money lands on time, helping empower women across the state.