The Punjab government has relaunched its Dhee Rani Programme, offering financial assistance of Rs200,000 to brides from deserving and low-income families to help cover wedding expenses.
Under the initiative, eligible brides will receive the amount as a wedding gift, known as Salami, through an ATM card. The provincial government will also cover the expenses of mass wedding ceremonies organised under the programme.
According to the Punjab Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal Department, mass wedding ceremonies resumed on 12 November 2026. The government aims to arrange marriages for another 5,000 deserving couples during the 2026-27 financial year.
Eligibility criteria
The programme is designed to support financially disadvantaged families, with priority given to:
· Orphan girls.
· Women with disabilities.
· Daughters of persons with disabilities.
· Brides belonging to low-income and economically disadvantaged families.
Applicants must meet the following conditions:
· The bride must be between 18 and 40 years old.
· She must hold a valid Punjab domicile.
· She must be unmarried and have an arranged marriage proposal.
· She must be willing to participate in a government-organised mass wedding ceremony.
· An affidavit confirming her unmarried status and willingness to participate must be submitted.
Applications can be submitted by the bride herself or by her father, mother or legal guardian.
Under the scheme, each selected bride will receive Rs200,000 through an ATM card as a wedding gift.
However, the financial assistance is exclusively available to brides participating in mass wedding ceremonies organised by the Punjab government.
Families arranging private weddings will not qualify for the cash assistance under this programme.
In addition to the financial gift, the government will bear the expenses of the official mass wedding ceremonies.
How to Apply for the Punjab Dhee Rani programme online
Interested families can submit applications through the official Punjab Dhee Rani Programme website.
Official application portal: https://cmp.punjab.gov.pk/
Applicants can follow these steps:
Step 1: Visit the official website
Open the Punjab Dhee Rani Programme portal at https://cmp.punjab.gov.pk/.
Step 2: Create an account
Register by providing the required information, including:
· Applicant’s name.
· Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) number.
· District.
· Mobile phone number.
Step 3: Log in to your account
After completing registration, log in using your account details.
Step 4: Complete the application form
Enter the bride’s personal information and other details requested in the online application form.
Step 5: Upload the required documents
Attach the necessary documents, including the relevant identity, domicile and supporting records, as specified by the portal.
Step 6: Submit the application
Review the information carefully and submit the completed application for consideration.
According to the programme’s eligibility rules, the relevant authorities will examine applications and verify the information provided before approving candidates.
If the number of eligible applications exceeds the available places, candidates may be selected through an electronic balloting process.
Successful applicants will be informed about the date and arrangements of their mass wedding ceremony through SMS.
Selected brides will receive financial assistance of Rs200,000 through ATM cards at the government-organised mass wedding ceremony.
The government will also cover the ceremony-related expenses under the programme.
The relaunch of the Dhee Rani Programme is part of the provincial government’s efforts to support families facing financial difficulties in arranging marriages for their daughters.
With a target of 5,000 marriages during the 2026–27 financial year, the initiative is intended to reduce the financial burden on disadvantaged households and provide support to vulnerable women across Punjab.
Eligible families can submit their applications through the official programme portal and should ensure that all information and supporting documents are accurate before applying.
