Dhee Rani Programme: Rs 200,000 Salami Card

The Dhee Rani Programme is a Punjab Social Welfare Department initiative that arranges collective marriages for deserving daughters and gives every bride a Rs 200,000 “Salami Card” as a gift from the Chief Minister. The department also bears the wedding expenses. By April 2026, 5,000 collective marriage ceremonies had been held, with a target of 9,000.

Dhee Rani Programme at a Glance

Benefit	Rs 200,000 Salami Card (delivered through an ATM card) plus wedding arranged and paid for by the department
2024-25	Collective marriages for 3,000 girls
2025-26	5,000 collective marriages planned (1,960 held by 1 Feb 2026, 3,040 more scheduled 3-16 Feb 2026)
Overall target	9,000 ceremonies (April 2026 review)
Apply at	cmp.punjab.gov.pk/register
Helpline	1312
Run by	Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Mal Department, Punjab

Who Is Eligible?

The bride must be a destitute girl, an orphan, a person with disabilities, or the daughter of a person with disabilities.
Age 18 to 40 years.
The applicant can be the father, mother, guardian or the bride herself.
The bride must be domiciled in Punjab.
An affidavit is required, confirming the bride is unmarried and willing to take part in the collective ceremony.
If applications exceed available places, selection is by electronic balloting.

The programme supports deserving daughters from all religions, including Muslim, Hindu and Christian families.

How to Apply

Open cmp.punjab.gov.pk/register.
Create an account with your name, CNIC number, district and mobile number.
Log in and complete the application form.
Upload the required documents, including the affidavit.

The department page does not list every required document or a deadline. Call 1312 or visit the Social Welfare Department (swd.punjab.gov.pk) for the full document list for your district.

How the Collective Marriages Work

Ceremonies are held district by district. For example, the February 2026 phase included Lahore (170), Muzaffargarh (200), Layyah (370), Mianwali (250), Khushab and Sargodha (200 each), Faisalabad (150) and Toba Tek Singh (70). Registration for the programme also opens locally in districts such as Lodhran when a new round is announced. The Social Welfare Department pays all wedding expenses and each bride receives the Salami Card.

Tips

Prepare the affidavit and CNICs of the bride and applicant in advance.
Register early, since balloting is used when applications exceed the number of places.
Keep your phone number active for confirmation messages.
Never pay anyone to “arrange” a place in a ceremony.

Beware of Fake Agents and Scam Sites

Government welfare schemes attract scammers. No genuine programme asks you to pay a “registration fee” to an agent, share your card PIN, or send your CNIC and OTP codes to a WhatsApp number. Enter your CNIC only on websites ending in .gov.pk or use the official SMS and helpline numbers mentioned in this guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money does the bride get?

A Rs 200,000 Salami Card, plus the wedding expenses are covered by the department.

Who can apply?

Destitute girls, orphans, persons with disabilities and daughters of persons with disabilities, aged 18 to 40, domiciled in Punjab.

Is it only for Muslims?

No. The programme supports deserving daughters from all religions.

How do I apply?

Online at cmp.punjab.gov.pk/register, then upload documents.

What is the helpline?

1312.

What if too many people apply?

Selection is by electronic balloting.

How many marriages have been held?

5,000 collective marriage ceremonies by April 2026, with a target of 9,000.

Sources

Last checked: 11 October 2026. Gov-programs.info is an independent information site and is not affiliated with any government body. Figures are as reported by the cited outlets; always confirm on the official portal before applying or sharing documents.