Key facts
- Punjab government to provide monthly financial assistance to women.
- General category women will receive Rs 1,000 per month.
- Scheduled caste women will receive Rs 1,500 per month.
- The scheme is set to commence on July 1.
The Punjab government is launching an ambitious scheme to provide monthly financial assistance to women in the state. Under this initiative, women beneficiaries from the general category will receive Rs 1,000 per month, while those belonging to scheduled castes will be provided with Rs 1,500 monthly. This scheme is slated to begin on July 1.