What is Himmat Card?
The Himmat Card is a package of different services offered by Government to PWD’s. At present moment, the government has announced provision of quarterly stipend of amount Rs. 10500 to needy PWD’s. Later on, any other service announced by the Government for PWDs will be provided through the Himmat Card.
The Punjab government has launched the 'Himmat Card' initiative aimed at providing support to persons with disabilities (PWDs) through ATM cards. This program intends to distribute ATM cards to 65,000 eligible individuals, each receiving a quarterly stipend of Rs10,500.
Background
The previous PML-N government introduced various financial assistance programs to support low income families, ensuring social welfare and economic relief.
Current Situation
Building on this foundation, CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif launched the Himaat Card (2024), providing direct financial aid to deserving individuals and families, ensuring economic security and social protection.
Eligibility Criteria for Himmat Card
- PWD should be certified from Social Welfare Punjab
- PWD should be NOT FIT TO WORK
- PWD should not be employed in government or private office
- PWD should not have taken recently any grant from Bait ul Maal, Zakat Fund, PSPA, BISP etc
- PMT score issued by BISP should not exceed than 45.
- PWD basic data should be updated in the DPMIS (CNIC, Address, Mobile no, education & experience etc)