Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Punjab Provides ₹1.70 Crore to Pregnant and Lactating Women
The Punjab Government has given ₹1.70 crore to 4,056 pregnant and lactating women to help them with their health and the health of their babies.
The money is given in two parts for the first child and in one part for the second child if it's a girl.
The government wants to make sure that all mothers and babies get the care they need.
They are using a special system to send the money directly to the women's bank accounts so it's fair and quick.
The government is very serious about helping women and children and wants to make sure everyone who needs help gets it.
Punjab Government provided ₹1.70 crore to 4,056 pregnant and lactating women.
Financial assistance includes ₹5,000 for the first child in two instalments and ₹6,000 for a second girl child in one instalment.
Funds are transferred directly to beneficiaries' bank accounts via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
36,154 women have been registered under the scheme during FY 2026-27.
The scheme aims to strengthen maternal health, improve nutrition, and ensure better care for newborns.
- Who
- Punjab Government under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann
- What
- Provided financial assistance to pregnant and lactating women
- When
- During the current financial year
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- To promote maternal and child health and well-being
Government Support
Critics of Welfare Schemes
Effectiveness of Financial Assistance
Government Support
The financial assistance helps improve maternal and child health by reducing financial constraints.
Critics of Welfare Schemes
Some critics argue that financial assistance alone may not address deeper systemic issues in healthcare.
- Total Financial Assistance
- ₹1.70 crore
- Number of Beneficiaries
- 4,056
- First Child Assistance
- ₹5,000 (₹3,000 + ₹2,000 in two instalments)
- Second Child (Girl) Assistance
- ₹6,000 in a single instalment
- Total Registered Women
- 36,154
- Financial Year
- 2026-27
- Payment Method
- Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)