The Aaghosh Program 2026 gives cash support to pregnant women and mothers of young children in 13 districts of Punjab, paid in stages as they complete health check-ups, deliver safely at a government facility, and vaccinate their child. Eligible mothers can receive up to Rs 38,000 in total. This guide explains who qualifies, how the payments work, the 13 districts, and how registration actually happens at a health centre.
Aaghosh is a conditional cash transfer scheme, which means money is released only after each health step is completed. It runs under the Punjab Human Capital Investment Project and is implemented by the Punjab Social Protection Authority (PSPA), with support from the Health and Population Department. Its focus is the first 1,000 days of a child’s life, from pregnancy until the child turns two.
Aaghosh Program at a Glance
Detail
Position
Programme
Aaghosh (also written Aghosh), maternal and child health cash support
Run by
Punjab Social Protection Authority (PSPA)
Total support
Up to Rs 38,000, paid in stages
Coverage
13 districts of Punjab only
Registration
In person at a government health facility, free of cost
Payment Stages: How the Rs 38,000 Is Paid
The money is not paid as one lump sum. Each stage is released after the matching health step is verified. Older figures such as Rs 23,000 come from earlier versions of the programme and do not match the current published breakdown.
Payments are sent to a mobile wallet such as JazzCash or HBL Konnect. If a step is skipped, the matching payment is not released, so keeping every appointment matters.
The 13 Eligible Districts
Aaghosh covers only these 13 districts. Women living outside this list cannot register, even if they meet every other condition.
Southern districts: Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Rahim Yar Khan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Taunsa, Rajanpur, Muzaffargarh, Kot Addu and Layyah.
Other districts: Bhakkar, Mianwali, Khushab and Lodhran.
Outside the list: No registration is possible for now, including in large cities outside these districts.
CNIC condition: Your CNIC must be valid and issued from a district in Punjab.
Who Can Join
Pregnant women: Registered during pregnancy at a government health facility.
Breastfeeding mothers: Mothers still nursing their child can join.
Mothers of children under two: Mothers whose child is younger than two years.
Vulnerable households: The programme targets poor and vulnerable families in the listed districts.
No BISP card needed: Both BISP beneficiaries and vulnerable non-BISP families in the listed districts can be considered.
How to Register
Step 1: Visit your nearest government Basic Health Unit (BHU) or Rural Health Centre (RHC).
Step 2: Meet the Lady Health Visitor (LHV), who enters your details into the electronic medical record system.
Step 3: Keep your original CNIC, a working mobile number, your pregnancy card if you have one, and your child’s B-Form or CRC where applicable.
Step 4: Complete each health visit on time, because every payment depends on it.
Step 5: Collect payments through your mobile wallet from an authorised agent.
There is no online registration form and no app to download. Registration is completely free, so anyone asking for a fee is not acting for the programme.
Status Note: Confirm Before You Plan
The official programme page lists the project period as 2020 to 2026, and no new phase or extension has been officially announced. Payment amounts match the published figures available in mid-2026, but amounts can change. Before planning around a specific figure, confirm the current position with your Lady Health Visitor or by calling the PSPA helpline.
Nearest BHU or RHC, through the Lady Health Visitor
Cost
Free
Conclusion
The Aaghosh Program 2026 offers up to Rs 38,000 in staged cash support to pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and mothers of children under two in 13 Punjab districts, linked to check-ups, safe delivery at a government facility, vaccinations and the child’s registration. Registration happens in person at a BHU or RHC through a Lady Health Visitor, costs nothing, and has no online form. Because the listed project period runs to 2026, confirm the current position on helpline 1221 before relying on any figure, and never pay an agent who promises registration.
FAQs
How much money does Aaghosh pay?
Up to Rs 38,000 in total, paid in stages: Rs 2,000 at registration, Rs 12,000 for four antenatal visits, Rs 10,000 for safe delivery, Rs 2,000 for the newborn check-up, Rs 7,000 for vaccinations and Rs 5,000 when the child’s CRC is added.
Shahzad Sahil is the editor of lahorejobs24.com, covering government jobs, private jobs, bank jobs, results and education news for Lahore and Punjab, with information verified from official sources.
