What is the Punjab Dependent Children Pension Scheme?

The Punjab Dependent Children Pension Scheme is a government welfare program that provides monthly financial assistance to children who have lost parental support due to death, disability, or other critical conditions.

Who is eligible for this scheme?

Children are eligible if: They are below 21 years of age They have lost one or both parents OR parents are unable to earn Family income is below ₹60,000 per year They are residents of Punjab

How much pension is provided under this scheme

Eligible beneficiaries usually receive around ₹1500 per month, although the amount may change based on government policy updates.

Is there any deadline to apply?

No, there is no fixed deadline. This is an ongoing scheme, so eligible applicants can apply at any time during the year.

Social Welfare Program• Updated: April 26, 2026

Punjab Dependent Children Pension Scheme (Punjab)

The Punjab Dependent Children Pension Scheme is a welfare program by the Punjab Government that provides financial assistance to children who have lost parental support.

It mainly supports:

Orphan children
Children whose parents are missing
Children whose parents are physically/mentally unable to work

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Status

Active

Deadline

No Deadline

Benefit

Authority

Government of Punjab, Pakistan

Important: Applicants must ensure their CNIC is not expired before applying. Verify your CNIC status at nadra.gov.pk before submitting your application.

Registration Process

Documents Required

Birth certificate / age proof
Residence proof
Income certificate
Bank details
Death certificate (if applicable)
Disability proof (if parents disabled)

Objective

The goal is simple:

Ensure children can continue education and basic living without financial hardship.

Recent government statements confirm the scheme focuses on:

education support
financial stability
social protection

Benefits

Monthly pension (commonly around ₹1500, depending on policy updates)
Direct benefit transfer to bank account
Helps with:

education
food
daily needs

Eligibility Criteria

A child is eligible if:

Age is below 21 years
Parents are:
deceased OR
missing OR
unable to support (disabled/incapacitated)
Family annual income is below ₹60,000
Must be a resident of Punjab

Last Update

The scheme is actively running in 2025–2026
Punjab government released ₹314+ crore for beneficiaries recently

This confirms:

Scheme is active

Still funded and active

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