The Government of Punjab has officially launched the Punjab Rashan Card Registration 2025 to support low-income families across the province. This program, introduced under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, is designed to fight food insecurity and provide essential monthly ration assistance.
What sets this initiative apart is its PSER door-to-door survey, ensuring that eligible citizens can apply without visiting government offices or navigating complicated online systems.
What is the Punjab Rashan Card 2025?
The Punjab Rashan Card 2025 is a flagship welfare scheme aimed at providing financial relief to families struggling with rising food prices and inflation. Under this program, eligible households will receive:
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Monthly ration subsidies through utility stores, or
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Direct cash assistance for purchasing essential food items.
The program is managed by the Punjab Socio-Economic Registry (PSER) — a digital platform that ensures transparency, accountability, and efficient delivery of benefits. Biometric verification is used to prevent fraud and make sure subsidies reach the deserving families directly.
Key Features of the Punjab Rashan Card Scheme
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Covers 8.4 million households across Punjab.
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Uses PSER database for digital record-keeping.
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Eliminates middlemen and corruption through biometric verification.
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Offers both cash and in-kind subsidies (discounted groceries at utility stores).
This initiative is one of the largest food security programs in the province, focusing on widows, orphans, daily-wage workers, and unemployed youth.
Eligibility Criteria for Punjab Rashan Card 2025
To ensure only deserving citizens benefit from the program, the Punjab government has set clear eligibility rules:
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Must be a resident of Punjab with a valid CNIC.
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Monthly household income must be below Rs. 50,000.
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Should be registered in the PSER database or participate in the door-to-door survey.
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Poverty score (PMT) should be below 32.
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No ownership of agricultural land, residential plots, or commercial properties.
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No family member employed in a government job.
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No family member should have traveled abroad (including Hajj or Umrah).
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Only one application per household is allowed.
All details will be verified biometrically during the PSER survey or online.
How to Register for the Punjab Rashan Card 2025
The Punjab government has made registration simple and accessible through three main methods:
1. Online Registration via PSER Portal
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Visit the official website: https://pser.punjab.gov.pk
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Enter your CNIC and mobile number.
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Complete the family details form.
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Submit and wait for confirmation via SMS.
2. Registration at Union Councils
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Visit your nearest Union Council or local government office.
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Bring your original CNIC and registered SIM card.
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Government staff will help fill out the registration form and submit it to the PSER database.
3. PSER Door-to-Door Survey
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Special teams, in collaboration with BISP, will visit households across Punjab.
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They will verify your details biometrically and register your family on the spot.
Program Timeline and Budget
The Punjab Rashan Card 2025 program was launched in May 2025, starting with over 1.25 million families. Through the PSER survey, it will soon expand to reach millions more, including remote and rural areas.
The government has allocated a budget of Rs. 40 billion for this project:
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Rs. 20 billion from the Punjab Government.
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Rs. 10.10 billion from the Labour & Social Welfare Department.
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Additional funds from provincial grants and social partnerships.
This substantial funding underscores the government’s commitment to ending food insecurity.
Benefits of the Punjab Rashan Card
Eligible families will enjoy:
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A monthly subsidy of Rs. 3,000 (cash or ration).
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Access to utility stores offering discounted essential items.
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Transparent and fair distribution through biometric verification.
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Automatic data updates to maintain accuracy.
This recurring support provides relief to the most vulnerable groups — including widows, orphans, and unemployed youth.
Conclusion
The Punjab Rashan Card Registration 2025 is a landmark initiative to combat food insecurity and provide financial relief to millions of low-income families in Punjab. With its combination of technology-driven systems and door-to-door outreach, the program ensures that no deserving family is left behind — even those without internet access.
To benefit from this scheme, eligible households are encouraged to participate in the PSER survey or register online as soon as possible.