Punjab Government Approves Ramadan Nigehban Package 2026: Rs 10,000 Cash for 4.2 Million Families

The Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has officially approved the Ramadan Nigehban Package 2026, providing Rs 10,000 to each of the province’s 4.2 million deserving families. The announcement came during a high-level meeting in Lahore, chaired by the Chief Minister, focusing on Ramadan preparations and public relief measures.

The package includes Nigehban Cards, which allow eligible families to access cash and purchase essential items. Additional arrangements under the program include Ration Cards, Nigehban Dastarkhwans, Facilitation Bazaars, and other administrative measures to ensure smooth delivery of assistance.

Component	Details
Cash Assistance	Rs 10,000 per eligible family
Nigehban Card	Enables access to cash and essential items
Facilitation Bazaars	Subsidized rates for essential commodities
Nigehban Dastarkhwans	Free meals for thousands of fasting individuals

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Nigehban Card Distribution and Activation

District administrations will distribute Nigehban Cards door-to-door in relevant areas. Cardholders can access cash through:

Bank of Punjab Branchless Banking Agents
OneLink Network ATMs
Authorized merchants for purchases

To facilitate card activation, 136 activation centers will be established across Punjab. Cards can also be activated directly at Bank of Punjab ATMs.

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Enhanced Financial Assistance for Ration Holders

This year, ration cardholders will receive Rs 10,000 instead of the previous Rs 3,000 per month. The government has set up a Ramadan Nigehban Dashboard to track distribution and conduct counter-checking via phone calls to cardholders.

Facility	Details
Dastarkhwans	8 Nigehban Dastarkhwans approved in each Tehsil, serving 2,000 fasting individuals daily
Meals Served	Dates, samosas, sharbat, fruits, and chicken biryani
Facilitation Bazaars	65 functional bazaars in 30 districts and temporary bazaars in 11 districts

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Home Delivery and Monitoring

To enhance convenience, home delivery of cash and Rashan through Nigehban Cards has been instructed. For proper monitoring, bazaars will be equipped with 1,250 CCTV cameras and monitoring rooms to oversee pricing, hygiene, security, and other administrative tasks.

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has also directed steps to further reduce rates of essential commodities, including coordination with flour mills, chicken, grocery, and ghee associations.

Commitment to Public Welfare

The Chief Minister emphasized that no deserving family should feel neglected during Ramadan. She stated that serving the poor with dedication brings blessings and sustenance.

She further noted that responsibility for public service lies not only with her but also with every Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, and officer. Timely completion of canal cleaning and sanitation tasks in all districts was mandated, with special attention given to underperforming areas such as Sargodha.

Conclusion

The Ramadan Nigehban Package 2026 represents Punjab government’s commitment to ensuring financial and food security for millions of families. With structured cash disbursement, Nigehban Cards, Dastarkhwans, and Facilitation Bazaars, the initiative guarantees timely support, transparency, and convenience for deserving citizens throughout the holy month.