Punjab’s ‘Dhi Rani’ Program Facilitates Weddings for Over 4,800 Underprivileged Couples

Under the “Dhi Rani” program, the Punjab government has successfully facilitated the weddings of more than 4,800 underprivileged couples across the province. The initiative, which has been implemented in three distinct phases, aims to support financially disadvantaged families in celebrating the marriages of their children.

According to the program’s focal person and Provincial Minister for Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal, Sohail Shaukat Butt, the scheme has received an overwhelmingly positive public response, particularly in the southern parts of Punjab.

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Minister Butt detailed that each eligible couple received comprehensive support under the direct supervision of the Punjab government. The assistance package included a complete wedding arrangement and a financial grant in the form of a prize card worth 200,000 Pakistani Rupees (PKR) to help cover marriage-related expenses.

FAQs: Punjab’s Dhi Rani Program

1. What is the ‘Dhi Rani’ program?
It is a social welfare initiative by the Punjab government designed to provide financial and logistical support for the weddings of underprivileged and deserving couples.

2. How many couples have benefitted so far?
The program has facilitated the weddings of over 4,800 needy couples across the province.

3. What does the assistance package include?
Each eligible couple receives a complete wedding package, which covers the arrangements for the ceremony and a financial grant of 200,000 PKR provided through a prize card.

4. Where has the program been most popular?
The program has been especially well-received in the South Punjab region, indicating a significant need and successful outreach in that area.

5. How was the program rolled out?
The government implemented the program in three phases to ensure its effective and organized execution across the province.