Phase 3 of Dhee Rani Program
Phase 3 of Dhee Rani Program: The Dhee Rani program is a commendable initiative launched by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in support of the underprivileged and needy. This program aims to provide poor and needy girls with the opportunity to lead a dignified life. Marriage is a sacred duty in Islam, but due to rising inflation, poor and needy parents are unable to fulfill this duty.
This group marriage program not only provides girls with a chance to live a dignified life by providing them with a livelihood, but also links educational obligations with health facilities and Keeping in mind the autonomy, welfare, and freedom of women, the Punjab government has formally launched the Dhee Rani Program Phase Three. The prominent feature of this phase is that its Islamic limit has been increased from one lakh to two lakh, so that women can choose a better future for themselves with this money after marriage.
Objectives of Dhee Rani program
The Dhirani Program is a mass marriage project with the following objectives:
- Providing financial assistance for the marriage of deserving, destitute, orphans, and disabled children
- Providing facilities for marriage
- Providing an opportunity to live a new life with dignity and happiness
- Reducing the burden on poor parents
- Eliminating the scourge of dowry from society
- Establishing equality in society through group marriages
- Empowering women through financial assistance
- Promoting social justice
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Criteria for eligibility
To benefit from any of the fly programs launched by the government, an eligibility criterion is also set to ensure that the beneficiaries get their rights. Only those who are truly entitled to this assistance can benefit from the program. The eligibility criteria for the Dhee Rani program are as follows:
- Permanent Resident:
The applicant should be a permanent resident of the concerned state or district.
- Income Limit:
The annual family income should be less than ₹2 lakh or the limit prescribed by the government.
- Age of the girl:
The girl should be at least 18 years of age at the time of marriage.
- Education
The girl may be required to be enrolled in school/college for some benefits.
- Unmarried:
She should be unmarried at the time of registration.
If you also want to benefit from the Dhi Rani program, then you must meet the conditions given above. If you do not meet the disqualification criteria, then you are not eligible to benefit from the scheme.
Required Documents for Registration
To benefit from the Dhi Rani program, you must have up-to-date documents.
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof
- Educational Certificates (if applicable)
- Birth Certificate of Girl Child
- Marriage Registration Certificate in case of marriage
Registration Process
If you also want to benefit from the Dhee Rani program, you can apply in the following ways;
- Via Portal
- Via centre
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Registration Via Portal
To benefit from the Dher Ani program, you can also apply through the portal. In this way, first of all,
- Open the desired government website on your mobile
- Enter your CNIC in the designated field
- Enter the tehsil, phone number, email, etc
- Upload the required documents
For more information, contact 1312.
Registration Via the Centre
If you do not have the facility to file an online application, you can also apply by visiting the office of your nearest Deputy Director of Social Welfare. For this procedure, you must have the following documents with you:
- Girl’s identity card
- Identity card of either parent
- Punjab domicile certificate
- Proof of income
- A disability certificate for anyone who is disabled
- Affidavit to willingly participate in an unmarried and group marriage
Salaami by CM Punjab for the bride
Every bride selected in the Dhee Rani program is given a cash prize of up to Rs 200,000 by the Chief Minister of Punjab. This cash prize is given as a gift. The purpose of this cash prize is to preserve the independence of the bride. With the money received in the form of this cash prize, the bride can also start a small business for her prosperous future.
Wedding Gift by CM Punjab for bride
Couples who benefit from the Dhirani program are not only married but also provided with some cash and household appliances to start a beautiful life. The value of the gifts is approximately Rs. 206,000.
The following items are included in the wedding equipment:
- Holy Quran
- prayer mat
- prayer bed
- mattress
- other household items.
New update about Dhee Raani program
A substantial amount was also approved for the Dhee Rani program in the Punjab budget 2025-26. In the previous budget, the number of beneficiaries of the Dhirani program was 3,000. Now this number has been increased from 3,000 to 5,000. An indicative amount of 1.7 billion rupees has been allocated.
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The most important and latest update of this program is that its salami limit has been increased from one lakh to two lakhs. In the first two fees, one lakh rupees were provided in its correction, which is provided through an ATM card. The aim of an Islamic bride is that the girl can stand on her own feet to live her independent life after marriage, to keep her independence, and to keep her freedom.