Chandigarh, June 21:
The Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and under the guidelines of Minister of Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities Dr. Baljit Kaur, has allocated Rs. 94.35 lakh to 185 beneficiaries belonging to the scheduled castes in Malerkotla district. Noteable, Rs 1.71 crore already has been allocated to 337 beneficiaries from backward classes and economically weaker sections.
Providing additional details, Dr. Baljit Kaur emphasized the government’s commitment to the welfare of the scheduled caste community in Malerkotla. She added that financial benefits were allocated to 57 beneficiaries in December 2022, 26 in January 2023, 51 in February 2023 and 51 in March 2023, totaling 185 beneficiaries.
Dr. Kaur explained that to qualify for the Ashirwad Scheme, applicants must be permanent residents of Punjab, belong to scheduled castes, backward classes, or economically weaker families, and their annual family income should be less than Rs. 32,790. The scheme provides benefits for up to two daughters per eligible family.
She further highlighted that the Punjab Government is continuously striving for the betterment of Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes and Economically Weaker Sections. Financial assistance is directly deposited into the beneficiaries bank accounts, ensuring swift and transparent transactions. The government’s efforts aim to enhance the living standards and economic stability of all sections of society.
