Application status: closed for the current phase
The Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal Department, Punjab, runs Dhee Rani Programme as a collective marriages programme. Also, brides married through the programme receive a wedding gift and a salami.
The programme is not accepting new applications for the current phase. Also, portal status showed registration closed on 28 September 2026, and the 2026-27 phase has moved into verification. Meanwhile, the programme team is checking applicants from that phase now, while the programme team has not yet recorded any ceremonies or disbursements for the phase.
| Phase | Position |
|---|---|
| 2024-25 weddings | 3,000 weddings held |
| 2025-26 weddings | 5,000 weddings planned, 4,962 shown on the dashboard in August 2026 |
| 2026-27 applications | 11,781 applications received |
| 2026-27 verification visits | 9,910 visits completed |
| 2026-27 verified cases | 966 verified so far |
| 2026-27 ceremonies and payments | None recorded yet for this phase |
Seasonal timing matters for this programme. Dhee Rani opens in phases rather than staying open all year, so a family that misses a window cannot simply apply later. In addition, a new round then needs a fresh announcement and a new application period, and that announcement will not appear on a fixed annual date.
What each Dhee Rani Programme bride receives
Support comes as money loaded on a Bank of Punjab ATM card, plus a government-organised ceremony. Also, amounts differ by item, so families should check which card amounts apply to their case rather than adding the figures into a single lump sum.
| Support item | Amount and form |
|---|---|
| Salami | Rs200,000 per bride on a Bank of Punjab ATM card |
| Wedding gift | Rs121,000 per bride on a Bank of Punjab ATM card, from 19 April 2025 |
| Earlier gift form | Household goods worth Rs206,000, before the switch to the Rs121,000 card payment |
| Ceremony cost | Borne by the government as part of the collective wedding |
Older announcements mentioned salami of Rs100,000. The Rs200,000 salami now in force has replaced that figure. However, readers comparing old and new announcements should use the current figure, not the older one.
Combined card support therefore stands at Rs321,000 per bride under current terms, before counting the ceremony cost borne by the government. In addition, no separate cash payment beyond those two card amounts forms part of the current terms.
Who can apply
Eligibility for the Dhee Rani Programme is narrower than for general welfare programmes. Also, low income alone does not qualify a bride, and families should check whether their case fits a listed category before assuming eligibility.
- Bride is an orphan, a destitute woman, a person with a disability, or the daughter of a person with a disability.
- The bride’s age falls between 18 and 40 years.
- The bride remains unmarried at the time of application.
- Also, the bride holds Punjab domicile.
- In addition, a confirmed match exists for the marriage.
- The programme accepts brides of all religions.
Portal eligibility material also lists a condition on the timing of the marriage itself, with nikah to take place after the application is filed, not before it. So, applicants should file before fixing a nikah date, rather than treating the timing as flexible.
Families outside those categories will not pass verification even where household income is low. However, verification will not treat a low-income household as eligible on income alone.
How applications worked
Applications went through the official portal in a fixed sequence. Also, each step mattered, and missing documents or an incomplete form could delay or block a case.
- Open cmp.punjab.gov.pk and create an account with your name and CNIC details. Add your district and mobile number in the same step.
- After that, complete the full application with documents and an affidavit confirming unmarried status and willingness to marry in a collective ceremony.
- Then, receive a verification visit from the programme team.
- After that, pass review by the Technical Verification Committee.
- Finally, enter the ballot and join a collective ceremony after selection.
Helpline 1312 answers questions about the programme. Also, no authorised agent collected applications or fees for the programme, so families should deal only with the official portal and helpline.
What happens during verification
Verification for the 2026-27 phase shows how strict the process is. Also, out of 11,781 applications, teams completed 9,910 verification visits, while teams have verified only 966 cases so far.
Ceremonies and disbursements follow only after verification, committee review, and balloting. In addition, families should not expect a ceremony or payment before those stages are complete.
Frequently asked questions
No. Also, portal status showed registration closed on 28 September 2026, and the 2026-27 phase is in verification now. A future phase would open its own window on cmp.punjab.gov.pk.
Rs200,000 salami goes on a Bank of Punjab ATM card for each bride, plus a Rs121,000 wedding gift on a Bank of Punjab ATM card. Also, the government bears ceremony costs on top of those card amounts.
No. Also, eligibility covers brides who are orphans or destitute women, and brides who are persons with disabilities or daughters of persons with disabilities.
Yes. Also, the programme accepts brides of all religions, provided they meet every other condition and verification confirms the case.
Applications go through cmp.punjab.gov.pk only. Helpline 1312 can answer questions, and no authorised agent forms part of the process.
