Developing Future Entrepreneurs

The Women Empowerment Scheme 2026 is more than just financial aid; it's a skill-building incubator. We believe that when you empower a woman, you empower a whole family. This program provides the tools, the knowledge, and the capital to help women become financially independent.

The scheme is divided into three pillars: Digital Skills (IT, Graphic Design), Vocational Trades (Stitching, Beautician), and Business Capital (Micro-loans up to 100k).

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A gender-sensitive Punjab where women and men enjoy equal rights, opportunities, and freedom without discrimination in all areas of life.

To create a supportive and inclusive governance framework that ensures:

• Equal participation of women in society
• Equal rights at family, workplace, and national levels
• Empowerment through policy and institutional support

The department aims to:

• Eliminate gender discrimination
• Promote women’s economic independence
• Ensure safety and legal protection
• Improve women’s role in governance and leadership

Infrastructure Development Projects

1. Women Development Office Complex – Lahore

• A modern office complex in Sabzazar, Lahore
• Houses multiple institutions including WDD and partner organizations
• Improves coordination and service delivery

2. Multi-Purpose Complex – Jubilee Town, Lahore

• Includes:
• Day Care Center
• Skills Training Center
• Seminar Hall
• Designed to support working women and professional development

Women with Disabilities Program

Integrating Women with Disabilities into Mainstream

This project focuses on inclusion and policy development for disabled women.

Key Objectives:

• Data collection and research
• Stakeholder consultations
• Skills and vocational training programs
• Accessibility improvements (ramps, washrooms, wheelchairs)

Awareness Campaign – Women Empowerment Phase III

A large-scale campaign to promote government initiatives.

Activities Include:

• Media campaigns (TV, radio, social media)
• Workshops and seminars
• Public awareness drives
• Celebration of international women-related events

Working Women Hostels (Safe Accommodation)

New Hostel Developments

Hostels are being built in:

• Vehari
• Muzaffargarh
• Rahim Yar Khan

Purpose:

• Provide safe housing for working women
• Support women coming from other cities
• Promote employment participation

Hostel Rehabilitation Projects

Existing hostels are being upgraded in:

• Rawalpindi (Khanna Road, Shamsabad)
• Sargodha
• Faisalabad
• Gujranwala
• Lahore (Model Town, Gulshan-e-Ravi)
• Multan
• Bahawalpur
• Dera Ghazi Khan
• Sahiwal

Focus Areas:

• Safety improvements
• Infrastructure upgrades
• Better living facilities

Day Care Centers Initiative

Punjab Day Care Fund Society (PDCF)

This project supports working women by establishing daycare centers at workplaces.

Key Features:

• Co-financed model
• One-year government support
• Self-sustaining afterward
• Located inside offices

Benefits:

• Helps working mothers
• Improves productivity
• Creates a women-friendly work environment