Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has increased the amount of financial assistance for special people from Rs75,000 to Rs10,000 for the 65,000 special people.
Punjab CM in a ceremony on Wednesday announced that Himmat card will be implemented in a phased manner.
Who are eligible?
Only those holding special persons certificates from the district or tehsil will be eligible for a Himmat card.
The amount will be transferred to the account after every three months to the persons fulfilling eligibility criteria.
Individuals receiving financial assistance from any government agency including Benazir Income Support will not be eligible.
Himmat Card bank details
Bank of Punjab (BoP) will serve as the financial service provider. Bank of Punjab will provide services for Rs80.17 million.
Social Welfare Bank of Punjab will provide the data of particular persons. It is necessary to withdraw the money within 180 days after the transfer, otherwise the money will be returned.
The P&D Department has sanctioned Rs658.1 million for the implementation of the project.