Reinforcing Commitment to Punjab’s Most Vulnerable: Dr. Baljit Kaur
Nearly 35.90 Lakh Beneficiaries Receiving Timely Financial Assistance Across the State
Chandigarh: Reaffirming the Punjab Government’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of economically and socially vulnerable sections, Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur said that the State Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has released ₹2,150.73 crore under various Social Security Schemes during the current financial year up to June 2026. She said the government’s people-centric welfare policies are ensuring that financial assistance reaches every eligible beneficiary in a timely manner, enabling them to live with dignity and social security.
Sharing details, Dr. Baljit Kaur said that nearly 35.90 lakh beneficiaries across Punjab are receiving benefits under various Social Security Schemes. To ensure the timely and uninterrupted disbursement of financial assistance throughout the financial year 2026-27, the Punjab Government has made a budgetary provision of ₹6,131.91 crore, reaffirming its commitment to inclusive development and social justice.
The Cabinet Minister further informed that ₹1,423.33 crore has been released under the Old Age Pension Scheme up to June 2026, benefiting around 23.77 lakh senior citizens across the State. In addition, ₹727.40 crore has been released under other Social Security Schemes, benefiting nearly 12.13 lakh eligible beneficiaries, including widows, dependent children and other vulnerable sections of society.
Dr. Baljit Kaur said that the regular and timely release of pensions and other social security benefits reflects the Punjab Government’s steadfast commitment to safeguarding the dignity and well-being of senior citizens and other deserving beneficiaries. She said these initiatives are providing much-needed financial support to lakhs of families and strengthening the social security framework across the State.
The Cabinet Minister directed the departmental officers to ensure that no eligible beneficiary in the State is deprived of the benefits of any Social Security Scheme. She instructed the officials to further expedite and strengthen the verification and processing of newly received applications in a transparent, efficient and time-bound manner, enabling every deserving applicant to receive government welfare benefits without unnecessary delay.
Reiterating the government’s resolve, Dr. Baljit Kaur said that under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government will continue to further strengthen the social security net so that every eligible beneficiary receives timely assistance and every vulnerable citizen is able to live with dignity, security and hope. She added that the government’s unwavering focus on inclusive welfare is playing a vital role in realizing the vision of a ‘Rangla Punjab’, where no deserving citizen is left behind.
