Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Punjab CM Transfers Raksha Bandhan Aid to Satkar Sakhis
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann gave money to women who help other women join a government scheme.
These workers are called Satkar Sakhis.
They received a total of Rs 52.20 crore on Raksha Bandhan.
The government says they helped more than 75 lakh women register.
So far, 76.11 lakh women have reportedly registered.
Eligible women receive money directly in their bank accounts.
Most women receive Rs 1,000, while Scheduled Caste women receive Rs 1,500.
The government says the programme will continue while the Aam Aadmi Party government remains in power in Punjab.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann transferred Rs 52.20 crore to 1.37 lakh Satkar Sakhis on Raksha Bandhan.
The payments recognise Satkar Sakhis’ role in expanding the Mukh Manti Mawan-Dheeyan Satkar Yojna.
According to the government, 76.11 lakh women have registered and Rs 2,381 crore has reached 68.06 lakh beneficiaries.
The scheme provides Rs 1,000 to women aged over 18 and Rs 1,500 to Scheduled Caste women.
The Punjab government has set a target of registering 1 crore women and allocated Rs 9,300 crore for the scheme.
- Who
- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann transferred funds to 1.37 lakh Satkar Sakhis, who support women’s registration under the state scheme.
- What
- The government disbursed Rs 52.20 crore in Sanman Rashi to Satkar Sakhis and highlighted payments made under the Mukh Manti Mawan-Dheeyan Satkar Yojna.
- When
- On Wednesday, during Raksha Bandhan.
- Where
- At a function organised in Chandigarh, with the chief minister addressing the gathering virtually.
- Why
- To recognise Satkar Sakhis’ work and support the Punjab government’s women’s welfare programme.
- Amount transferred to Satkar Sakhis
- Rs 52.20 crore
- Satkar Sakhis receiving payments
- 1.37 lakh
- Women registered
- 76.11 lakh
- Beneficiaries paid
- 68.06 lakh women
- Assistance amount
- Rs 1,000 for women aged over 18; Rs 1,500 for Scheduled Caste women
- Registration target
- 1 crore women
- Budget allocation
- Rs 9,300 crore