Samman Rashi again Transfers into Punjab Women’s Accounts, Punjab government released Rs 1,262 crore

October 1, 2026

The Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has once again transferred financial assistance to women’s bank accounts under the ‘Mawan-Dhiyan Satkar Yojana’. During a programme held in Sri Goindwal Sahib, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann announced that ₹1,262.54 crore was being directly transferred to the accounts of 36.87 lakh women as the second instalment for October, November and December. Under the scheme, eligible women are receiving financial assistance for all three months in a single instalment.

Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said the Punjab government was using public tax revenue for the welfare of the people. He added that the scheme aims to strengthen women’s financial independence and enhance their self-esteem.

36.87 Lakh Women to Receive Financial Assistance

Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said that under the ‘Mawan-Dhiyan Satkar Yojana’, eligible women were receiving amounts ranging from ₹3,000 to ₹4,500. He added that ₹2,562.33 crore had already been disbursed as financial assistance to 73.99 lakh women.

With the latest instalment, the total amount transferred directly to women’s bank accounts has reached ₹3,824.87 crore according to the figures shared by the Chief Minister. He described the scheme as an important step towards strengthening women’s economic independence and helping them meet their expenses.

Government Aims to Extend Benefits to 1 Crore Women

Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said that approximately 97 per cent of women in Punjab would be eligible for the scheme. Describing it as a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country, he said the government aims to extend the benefits of the Samman Nidhi to 1 crore women.

According to the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, if three women in a family meet the eligibility criteria, all three can benefit from the scheme. He also said that 1.37 lakh ‘Satkar Sakhis’ had played a significant role in enrolling women under the initiative.

The Satkar Sakhis have received more than ₹51 crore in incentives so far, he added. Additionally ₹25 crore has been promised to Anganwadi workers who assisted with the registration process.