LAHORE (Kashmir English): The Punjab government has released the November installment under the ‘Maryam Nawaz Ration Card Program,’ initiating the process of providing financial relief to hundreds of thousands of registered workers across the province.
According to the Punjab Employees Social Security Institution (PESSI), a total subsidy of 3.57 billion rupees has been transferred into the accounts of registered workers as part of the November installment.
Officials state that over 1.2 million registered workers across Punjab are benefiting from the Maryam Nawaz Ration Card Program.
Under this initiative, each eligible and registered worker receives monthly financial assistance of 3,000 rupees to help them purchase essential daily commodities.
According to PESSI officials, more than 46 billion rupees in subsidies have been provided to deserving workers since the inception of the Maryam Nawaz Ration Card Program.
The Punjab government launched this program with the objective of mitigating the impact of inflation and providing financial support to the working class for the purchase of basic necessities.
Officials from the Labour and Social Security Department state that efforts for the welfare of workers are ongoing, with the Ration Card Program continuing to provide consistent financial relief to workers’ families.
