The Mukhyamantri Mavan Dhiyan Satkar Yojana (MMMDSY) is a Punjab government scheme that pays ₹1,000 per month to eligible women, and ₹1,500 per month to women from the Scheduled Caste (SC) category. The money goes straight into the woman’s Aadhaar-linked bank account by DBT. Registration is free and is done mainly through Anganwadi centres. Any woman above 18 who is a permanent resident of Punjab can apply, unless she is a tax payer, a current or former government employee, or a current or former MP or MLA.
Scheme at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme name | Mukhyamantri Mavan Dhiyan Satkar Yojana (MMMDSY) |
| Also known as | Bhagwant Mann 1000 Rupees Scheme, Punjab 1000 Rs Scheme |
| Announced | 8 March 2026 (International Women’s Day, Budget 2026-27) |
| Phase 1 registration | 15 April 2026, in 9 constituencies |
| Phase 2 registration | 15 May 2026, in the remaining 108 constituencies |
| Benefits effective from | 1 July 2026 |
| Monthly benefit (General/OBC) | ₹1,000 |
| Monthly benefit (SC) | ₹1,500 |
| Budget 2026-27 | ₹9,300 crore |
| Expected beneficiaries | About 1.3 crore women (97% of women in Punjab, as per the state) |
| Registration | Free, through Anganwadi centres |
What Is Mavan Dhiyan Satkar Yojana?
The scheme was announced in Punjab’s 2026-27 budget on International Women’s Day, 8 March 2026. It was a promise made ahead of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha election due in 2027. The idea is a universal cash transfer: instead of narrow income-based targeting, almost every adult woman in the state receives a monthly amount in her own bank account.
According to Punjab’s Finance Minister, this is among the first universal cash transfer schemes for women anywhere in the world, and its coverage of about 97% of Punjab’s women is the highest in India. There is no income limit for applicants.
How Much Money Will You Get?
- General and OBC women: ₹1,000 per month
- SC women: ₹1,500 per month
- First instalment from 1 July 2026: the source reports that the first release covered three months, which works out to ₹3,000 for general category women and ₹4,500 for SC women
The amount is paid by Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the beneficiary’s bank account. Reports mention around 50 lakh women had already registered at that stage.
Phase-Wise Rollout
Phase 1 (from 15 April 2026), pilot in 9 constituencies: Batala, Sunam, Moga, Patiala Rural, Adampur, Malout, Dirba, Kotkapura and Sri Muktsar Sahib.
Phase 2 (from 15 May 2026): the remaining 108 constituencies.
Who Is Eligible?
A woman can apply if she:
- Is above 18 years of age.
- Is a permanent resident of Punjab (a domicile certificate may be required).
- Has a valid Aadhaar card or voter ID card.
- Has an active bank account linked to Aadhaar.
Good to know: Women already receiving a social security pension, such as old age, widow or disability pension, are still eligible. If a household has more than one woman above 18, each eligible woman can benefit.
Who Is Not Eligible?
- Current government employees
- Retired government employees receiving a Punjab government pension
- Income tax payers
- Current and former MPs and MLAs
Documents Required
- Aadhaar card
- Voter ID card
- Bank account details (Aadhaar-linked)
- Active mobile number
- Passport-size photograph
- SC certificate (only for women claiming the SC category amount)
How to Register for the Punjab 1,000 Rupees Scheme
There are three registration routes mentioned for the scheme:
- Anganwadi centres (primary method): Visit your nearest centre, collect the application form and submit it with your documents. This is free.
- Door-to-door registration: Government workers and volunteers visit homes and collect documents from eligible women.
- Common Service Centres (CSCs): Designated centres also handle registration.
Steps:
- Keep your Aadhaar, voter ID, bank details, mobile number and photograph ready.
- Choose the registration method that suits you. Most women use the Anganwadi route.
- Submit the form and documents.
- Government officials verify your application.
- After approval, the money is credited to your bank account.
What if you have no bank account? Open one at your nearest bank branch and link it with Aadhaar, since payment is by DBT.
Beware of Middlemen
Registration is free. Do not pay anyone who promises guaranteed approval or faster payment, and share your documents only with official centres or authorised government staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum age for the Punjab ₹1,000 scheme?
18 years.
How much do SC women get?
₹1,500 per month, compared with ₹1,000 for other categories.
Is there an income limit?
No. However, income tax payers are not eligible.
Can more than one woman in the same family get the benefit?
Yes. Every eligible woman above 18 in the household can benefit.
Can women who already get a pension apply?
Yes, if the pension is a social security pension (old age, widow or disability). Retired government employees drawing a Punjab government pension are excluded.
Is there a registration fee?
No. Registration is free.
What is the budget for the scheme?
₹9,300 crore for 2026-27.
When did benefits start?
From 1 July 2026.
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