Women’s ‘Satakar Rashi’ to Be Credited to Bank Accounts Today: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

Barnala, June 30, 2026: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday said the state is ready to script a historic day for women as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government fulfils another major guarantee with the rollout of the ‘Maavan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna’. He said mobile phones across Punjab will start buzzing after 12 noon as ₹3,000 is credited to the bank accounts of every woman and ₹4,500 to women belonging to the Scheduled Castes as three months’ Satkar Rashi in a single instalment. During a Lok Milni in Mahal Kalan Halqa (constituency) of Barnala. The Chief Minister said the initiative reflects the government’s unwavering commitment to ensuring dignity, respect and financial empowerment for women, while asserting that opponents, rattled by Punjab’s rapid development, are conspiring to obstruct the state’s progress.
As CM Bhagwant Singh Mann addressed the Lok Milni in Mahal Kalan Halqa of Barnala, loud cheers greeted him throughout his speech. The turnout was so overwhelming that the venue ran out of space, forcing hundreds of supporters to watch the rally from the rooftops of nearby houses and buildings. They continued waving posters in support of the Chief Minister and responded enthusiastically to his remarks, with every available rooftop around the venue filled with people eager to be part of the gathering.
Addressing the gathering during Lok Milni, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann announced the rollout of the landmark scheme. “From July 1, women will start receiving money directly in their bank accounts. Under the Maavan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna, every woman will receive ₹1,000 per month, while women belonging to the Scheduled Castes will receive ₹1,500 per month. The amount will be transferred directly into beneficiaries’ bank accounts, and women already receiving social security pensions will also be eligible. Nearly 97% of women in Punjab are expected to benefit from the scheme, for which the state government has allocated ₹9,300 crore in the Budget,” he said.
Emphasising that the initiative is aimed at empowering women with dignity and financial independence, the Chief Minister said, “This scheme may not make women rich, but it will certainly give them dignity and self respect. Women deserve the highest respect because they are the source of life itself. The blessings of mothers and sisters can help conquer every challenge. Strengthening women’s financial autonomy is essential for improving household welfare, promoting gender equity and enhancing women’s participation in social and economic decision making.”