Punjab News:Punjab Government’s Social Security Shield Reaches Over 36 Lakh Beneficiaries: Dr. Baljit Kaur

Punjab News:Punjab Government’s Social Security Shield Reaches Over 36 Lakh Beneficiaries: Dr. Baljit Kaur

*Over ₹2,697.44 Crore Transferred Directly into Beneficiaries’ Bank Accounts Through DBT*

*₹6,131.91 Crore Earmarked for Social Security Schemes During FY 2026-27*

*CM Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Government Committed to Ensuring No Eligible Citizen is Left Behind*

Reaffirming the Punjab Government’s unwavering commitment to social justice and inclusive development, Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur today said that the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Government is consistently working to provide social and economic security to vulnerable sections of society, ensuring that every eligible citizen is empowered to lead a life of dignity, financial security and self-respect.

Sharing the progress achieved under the State’s welfare initiatives, the Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur said that under various Social Security schemes, including the Old Age Pension Scheme, the Punjab Government has so far transferred over ₹2,697.44 crore directly into beneficiaries’ bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, ensuring transparent, timely and hassle-free delivery of financial assistance.

Dr. Baljit Kaur informed that more than 36 lakh beneficiaries across Punjab are currently receiving assistance under various welfare programmes. She said this extensive outreach reflects the government’s unwavering resolve to ensure that welfare reaches every deserving household without discrimination, thereby strengthening the social protection framework across the state.

Further strengthening its commitment to social protection, the Punjab Government has earmarked ₹6,131.91 crore under various Social Security schemes during the current financial year. Dr. Baljit Kaur said this substantial allocation demonstrates the government’s determination to provide sustained financial assistance to senior citizens, widows, persons with disabilities, dependent children and other vulnerable sections, enabling them to lead secure, independent and dignified lives.

The Minister said social security is not merely about extending financial assistance but about restoring confidence, protecting vulnerable families and enabling people to live with dignity. She added that the government remains committed to building an inclusive society where every deserving citizen receives timely support and equal opportunities to live with respect and security.

Issuing directions to the officers, Dr. Baljit Kaur instructed them to ensure that no eligible beneficiary is left out of any welfare program. She directed the officials to proactively identify deserving individuals, ensure time-bound processing of all eligible cases and guarantee effective implementation of welfare schemes at the grassroots level with complete transparency, accountability and sensitivity.

Reiterating the government’s vision, Dr. Baljit Kaur said the Punjab Government will continue to strengthen people-centric welfare initiatives to build a more compassionate, equitable and prosperous Rangla Punjab, where development is inclusive, welfare is accessible and every citizen lives with dignity, security and hope.