The Chief Minister Punjab Dhee Rani Programme arranges free collective weddings for girls from low-income families, and it gives each bride a cash salami and a wedding gift on a bank card, along with a government-arranged ceremony. The programme married 3,000 girls in 2024-25 and 5,000 more in 2025-26, and officials planned a further 5,000 weddings in the next phase from October 2026. Families should read the current status carefully: the official portal showed registration as closed in late September 2026.
Dhee Rani at a Glance
Detail
Salami for each bride
Rs 200,000 on a Bank of Punjab card
Wedding gift
Rs 121,000 on the same card
Weddings 2024-25
3,000 girls married
Weddings 2025-26
5,000 weddings planned
Next phase target
5,000 weddings from October 2026
What the Programme Gives
Cash salami: Each bride receives a salami of Rs 200,000, loaded on a Bank of Punjab ATM card, according to the programme portal home page and the department advertisement read in September 2026.
Wedding gift: Each bride also receives a wedding gift of Rs 121,000 on the same card, for brides married from 19 April 2025 onwards, while earlier brides received household goods worth Rs 206,000 instead.
Ceremony arranged: The government arranges the venue and the wedding ceremony at district or tehsil level, so the family does not bear the cost of the event itself.
Guests allowed: Up to 20 guests in total from both families can attend the collective ceremony, which keeps the event dignified and manageable for the organisers.
Old figure warning: An older answer on the portal frequently asked questions page still mentions Rs 100,000, which does not match the current home page figure of Rs 200,000, so families should rely on the current portal home page and the helpline, not old screenshots.
Age limit: The bride must be aged between 18 and 40 years, which is the age range given in the programme eligibility rules.
Category: The bride must be an orphan, a destitute girl, a person with a disability, or the daughter of a person with a disability.
Domicile: The bride must hold a Punjab domicile, because the programme is run by the Punjab Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal Department for Punjab families.
Marital status: The bride must be unmarried and willing to take part in a collective wedding ceremony, with a confirmed match at the time of application.
All communities: The programme is open to deserving families of all religious communities, including Muslims, Hindus and Christians, as the department has stated in its announcements.
How Many Weddings So Far
2024-25: The programme arranged weddings for 3,000 girls in its first year.
2025-26: The department announced 5,000 weddings in the next phase, with ceremonies from October 2026.
Next phase: Officials have planned a further 5,000 weddings in the upcoming phase, subject to the provincial budget.
How to Apply and Check Status
Portal: Applications are submitted online on the programme portal at cmp.punjab.gov.pk, when registration is open.
Check status: When the draw closes, the department publishes the list of selected families on the same portal, and it also sends an SMS to the registered mobile number.
Helpline: Families can call the department helpline at 1040 for guidance on eligibility and documents.
Selection: Selection is final, and there is no fee at any stage of the process.
Registration Status Right Now
Closed: Registration for the 2025-26 phase closed on 28 September 2026, and the official portal showed a closed status in late September 2026.
What to do: Families who missed the window should wait for the next announcement and keep their documents ready, rather than paying any agent who promises backdoor entry.
Official word: The Social Welfare Department will announce the next registration window on the portal and through official notices.
Documents: Keep the bride CNIC or B-Form, Punjab domicile, family registration certificate, income proof, disability certificate where relevant, and photographs ready for the application.
No agents: The department has warned that no agent or officer can confirm selection for money, and families should report anyone who asks for payment.
Free process: The entire application and selection process is free, and no fee is charged at any stage.
Check Before Applying
Where
Current salami figure
Programme portal home page
Registration window
Programme portal announcements
Eligibility rules
Department advertisement
Complaints
Helpline 1040
Conclusion
The CM Punjab Dhee Rani Programme 2026 is one of the largest wedding assistance efforts in the province, with a Rs 200,000 salami and a Rs 121,000 wedding gift for each bride, plus a government-arranged ceremony. With 5,000 weddings planned in the next phase, deserving families should prepare their documents and watch the official portal for the next registration announcement, since the 2025-26 window closed on 28 September 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Dhee Rani bride receive? Each bride receives a salami of Rs 200,000 and a wedding gift of Rs 121,000 on a Bank of Punjab card, along with a government-arranged wedding ceremony.
Is registration open right now? No. Registration for the 2025-26 phase closed on 28 September 2026, and the portal showed a closed status in late September 2026. Wait for the next official announcement.
Who can apply for the Dhee Rani Programme? Unmarried girls aged 18 to 40 with a Punjab domicile who are orphans, destitute, persons with disabilities, or daughters of persons with disabilities, with a confirmed match.
Can a family apply for a girl of any religion? Yes. The programme is open to deserving families of all religious communities, as stated by the Social Welfare Department.
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.
