Punjab govt data shows over half of Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana beneficiaries are aged 36–59

More than half of the women benefiting from Punjab's Mukh Mantri Maawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana are between 36 and 59 years old, according to state government data. The scheme, launched by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, offers 1,000 rupees per month to eligible women.

Data reveals that women aged 36-45 represent 25.2% of recipients, while those aged 46-59 constitute 25.4%, totaling over 50% of beneficiaries. The government has disbursed payments to more than 3.3 million eligible women who registered by June 25, with the remaining beneficiaries set to receive funds on August 1. Approximately 70 lakh women have registered for the scheme to date.

State officials attribute the higher number of beneficiaries in the 36-59 age bracket to the significant expenses many households face during this period, including costs for children's education, healthcare, and housing. Beneficiaries confirmed that the financial assistance helps alleviate these burdens. For instance, Sunita Rani, 48, used the funds for her son's school fees, while Paccho, 55, a widow, allocated the money for medical treatment and her grandson's education. Karamjit Kaur, 46, purchased spectacles and scooter fuel, with plans to use future installments for her son's sports expenses.