For a person with a disability who cannot work, even a small regular payment can make daily life a little easier. The Punjab Himmat Card is designed for exactly this need. It gives certified persons with disabilities in Punjab a quarterly stipend through a Bank of Punjab card, so families do not have to depend on irregular help.
This guide explains who can get the card, how much it pays, how registration works, and how to check your status. Always confirm the latest rules on the official portal or at your District Social Welfare Office before you act, because programme details can change.
What Is the Punjab Himmat Card?
The Himmat Card is a Punjab government welfare programme run by the Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal Department. It is managed through the Disabled Persons Management Information System (DPMIS), which keeps the record of registered persons with disabilities in the province.
The card is issued through the Bank of Punjab. Eligible holders receive a stipend every three months. The payment is meant as support for people who cannot earn a living because of their disability, not as a salary or a loan.
Run by: Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal Department, Punjab
Managed through: DPMIS
Card issuer: Bank of Punjab
Payment type: Quarterly stipend, not a loan
Himmat Card Payment and Key Details
The current quarterly stipend reported on the Social Welfare Department’s Himmat Card information is Rs 10,500 every three months. That works out to Rs 42,000 over a full year if all four quarterly payments are received.
Earlier material showed a lower amount of Rs 7,500 per quarter. The updated figure of Rs 10,500 is the one now shown in the department’s information, so do not rely on old posters or forwarded messages that still quote the old amount.
Payments are released in batches and in quarterly cycles. If you are newly verified, your payment may start from the next cycle rather than immediately.
Who Is Eligible for the Himmat Card?
Not every person with a disability automatically qualifies. You must meet all of the conditions below:
Disability certificate: You must hold a disability certificate issued by Social Welfare Punjab after assessment by a medical board.
Not fit to work: You must be assessed as not fit to work, and not employed in a public or private job.
Punjab resident: Your CNIC must be registered in Punjab.
Poverty score: Your BISP PMT (Proxy Means Test) score must be 45 or below.
No double benefit: You must not already be receiving a similar financial grant from Bait-ul-Maal, Zakat, PSPA, or a BISP direct stipend.
Updated record: Your details on DPMIS must be complete and up to date.
Parents or guardians can complete the process on behalf of a person who cannot do it alone, but the record itself must belong to the person with the disability.
How to Register and Check Your Status
There is no separate paper form for the card itself. You qualify through your disability registration, and eligible people are shortlisted through the system. Follow these steps:
Step 1: Get your disability certificate from the Social Welfare Department after medical board assessment, if you do not already have one.
Step 2: Register or update your record on the official DPMIS portal using your 13-digit CNIC, and keep your contact details and address correct.
Step 3: Check your Himmat Card status on the official DPMIS verification page by entering the CNIC of the person with the disability.
Step 4: If you face a problem, visit your District Social Welfare Office or call the official helpline 1312 for guidance.
Use only the official portal for this work. The official DPMIS portal is dpmis.punjab.gov.pk. Avoid copycat websites that copy the programme name and ask for fees or personal details. Registration itself is free.
Common Problems to Avoid
Wrong CNIC: Always enter the CNIC of the person with the disability, not the guardian’s CNIC, when checking status.
Old documents: An expired CNIC or an outdated address can delay verification, so update your record first.
Agent fees: No agent is needed. If someone asks for money to get the card, do not pay and report it to the Social Welfare Office.
Fake messages: Do not trust SMS messages that promise instant payment. Check the official portal instead.
Conclusion
The Punjab Himmat Card is a modest but regular support of Rs 10,500 per quarter for certified persons with disabilities in Punjab who cannot work and meet the poverty and registration conditions. The most important steps are a valid disability certificate, a correct DPMIS record, and a status check on the official portal. If your record is complete and you meet the conditions, follow up through the District Social Welfare Office or helpline 1312 rather than through any agent.
FAQs
How much does the Himmat Card pay? Rs 10,500 every three months, according to the current Social Welfare Department information.
Can a working person apply? No. The card is for persons assessed as not fit to work and not employed in a public or private job.
How do I check my status? Enter the 13-digit CNIC of the person with the disability on the official DPMIS verification page.
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.
