Punjab Rashan Card (Rashan Card)
Digital-card grocery support for low-income Punjab families (announced at around PKR 3,000/month, phase-based — confirm the current amount officially). Register through PSER at ehsaas.punjab.gov.pk.
اہم معلومات (آسان اردو میں)
اعلان کے مطابق ہر ماہ تقریباً 3,000 روپے ڈجیٹل کارڈ پر (رقم و اجرا مرحلہ وار؛ سرکاری پورٹل سے تصدیق کریں) — نقد رقم ہاتھ میں نہیں دی جاتی۔
- آٹا، چینی، دال، گھی، چاول جیسی بنیادی ضروریات خریدی جا سکتی ہیں۔
- رجسٹرڈ یوٹیلٹی سٹورز اور کرانہ دکانوں پر بغیر نقد خریداری ہوتی ہے۔
- کارڈ فعال ہونے پر عام طور پر رجسٹرڈ نمبر پر SMS آتا ہے۔
- لمبی قطاروں کی ضرورت نہیں — دکان پر CNIC سے فوری تصدیق ہو جاتی ہے۔
پنجاب کا مستقل رہائشی ہو اور پاس اصل CNIC ہو۔
- PSER سروے میں رجسٹرڈ ہو اور موبائل نمبر اپنے CNIC پر ہو۔
- گھریلو ماہانہ آمدنی 50,000 روپے سے کم ہو۔
- PMT (غریبی) اسکور 35 سے کم ہو — کم اسکور زیادہ ضرورت ظاہر کرتا ہے اور منظوری کے امکان بڑھاتا ہے۔
- سرکاری ملازم نہ ہو، بڑی جائیداد نہ ہو، اور فی خاندان صرف ایک درخواست ہو۔
- BISP (بی آئی ایس پی) سے مستفید خاندان اس پروگرام کے اہل نہیں۔
- غیر ٹیکس فائلر اور مرد/عورت دونوں مستحق خاندان درخواست دے سکتے ہیں۔
اصل شناختی کارڈ (CNIC)۔
- اپنے CNIC پر رجسٹرڈ موبائل سمیں۔
- پنجاب میں رہائش کا ثبوت (اگر مانگا جائے)۔
- حالیہ پاسپورٹ سائز تصاویر (اگر مانگی جائیں)۔
- آمدنی کا ثبوت (جہاں لاگو ہو)۔
- یوٹلٹی بل (اگر ضرورت پڑے)۔
آن لائن: pser.punjab.gov.pk پر جا کر CNIC اور موبائل نمبر سے رجسٹر ہوں اور گھریلو سروے مکمل کریں۔
- آف لائن: یونین کونسل دفتر یا قریبی e-خدمت مرکز جا کر CNIC کے ساتھ درخواست دیں — عملہ بالکل مفت ہے۔
- تصدیق کے بعد منظوری کا SMS آتا ہے اور ڈجیٹل راشن کارڈ جاری ہوتا ہے۔
- اسٹیٹس چیک کریں: pser.punjab.gov.pk، CNIC کو 8123 پر SMS، یا ہیلپ لائن 0800-02345۔
- اگر درخواست مسترد ہو تو: PSER میں اپنے کوائف درست کر کے دوبارہ رجسٹر ہوں یا e-خدمت مرکز پر دوبارہ جائزہ کی درخواست دیں۔
- شکایت کے لیے 0800-02345 پر کال کریں یا e-خدمت مرکز جائیں۔
- دھوکے سے بچیں: رجسٹریشن مفت ہے — کسی ایجنٹ کو پیسے نہ دیں، نامعلوم لنکس پر کلک نہ کریں اور OTP کسی سے شیئر نہ کریں۔
Scheme Overview
اسکیم کا جائزہThe CM Punjab Ration Card is a provincial relief program that gives low-income families monthly grocery support through a CNIC-linked digital card. It is run by the Punjab Social Protection Authority (PSPA), and eligibility is drawn from the PSER survey — no cash is handed out, and registration is completely free.
| Program Name | Chief Minister Punjab Ration Card |
| Managed By | Punjab Social Protection Authority (PSPA) |
| Monthly Support | Announced at ~PKR 3,000/month (phase-based — confirm officially) |
| Coverage Area | All districts of Punjab |
| Who Can Apply | Low-income households registered in PSER |
| Income Limit | Monthly household income under Rs 50,000 |
| PMT Score | Below 35 (Proxy Means Test) |
| Supported Items | Flour, sugar, pulses, ghee, rice & basic groceries |
| Registration | Online (PSER portal) & offline (Union Council / e-Khidmat Markaz) |
| Verification | CNIC-based, cross-checked with PSER & NADRA |
| Registration Fee | Completely free |
Flour, sugar, rice, ghee & pulses
Cashless buying at registered stores
Instant CNIC verification — no queues
Open to non-filers & families without property
| Program | Support | How It Differs |
|---|---|---|
| CM Punjab Ration Card | ~Rs 3,000/month digital card (phase-based) | Year-round grocery support via PSER |
| Nigehban Ramzan Package | Free hamper / cash in Ramadan | Seasonal, delivered to home |
| BISP / Benazir Kafalat | Quarterly cash stipend | Federal program, paid in cash |
| Himmat Card | Support for disabled persons | Only for registered PWDs |
You can qualify for more than one — registering in PSER often feeds several Punjab programs at once.
Eligible
- Permanent Punjab resident with valid CNIC
- Registered in the PSER survey
- Mobile number on your own CNIC
- Monthly household income under Rs 50,000
- PMT (poverty) score below 35
- Non-filers / families without property
- Men & women from deserving homes
Not Eligible
- Government employees with stable salary
- High declared household income
- Owns big property or running business
- Already getting similar ration support
- Current BISP / Benazir Income Support beneficiary
- Multiple applications from one household
- Valid CNIC issued by NADRA
- Mobile SIM registered on the applicant’s own CNIC
- Proof of residence in Punjab (if requested)
- Recent passport-size photographs (if requested)
- Proof of income & utility bill for address (if required)
- Visit pser.punjab.gov.pk
- Register with your CNIC & mobile number
- Complete the household survey accurately
- Submit for verification
Union Council: Submit household details with your CNIC.
e-Khidmat Markaz: Staff confirm eligibility & apply for you.
Door-to-door: PSER teams visit homes directly — no travel needed.
- Review: Your CNIC & household data are checked by the authority.
- Verification: Details matched against PSER & NADRA records.
- Scoring: Your PMT score is calculated & eligibility updated.
- Notification: Approved applicants are informed via official channels.
- Portal: pser.punjab.gov.pk
- SMS: send your CNIC to 8123 (where available)
- Nearest e-Khidmat Markaz
- PSER helpline: 0800-02345
| Reason | What To Do |
|---|---|
| PMT score out of band | Re-do the PSER survey with accurate current details |
| CNIC / mobile mismatch | Ensure the SIM is on your own CNIC & both are current |
| Data not verified | Visit e-Khidmat Markaz to have your record re-checked |
| Duplicate entry | Keep only one application per household |
After fixing the issue, re-register through PSER or request a review at an e-Khidmat Markaz.
- Call the PSER helpline: 0800-02345
- Lodge a complaint in person at an e-Khidmat Markaz
- Raise the issue on the official PSPA / PSER portal
Keep your CNIC and any SMS / reference number ready to speed up resolution.
- Registration is 100% free — never pay any agent or “dealer”.
- Ignore SMS/WhatsApp asking you to click unknown links or share your CNIC PIN / OTP.
- Official checks only via pser.punjab.gov.pk, the 8123 SMS service, or 0800-02345.
- No genuine program asks for an “activation fee” or bank transfer to release your grocery support.
- Applying with an expired CNIC
- Entering an incorrect CNIC or mobile number
- Submitting more than one application per family
- Giving inaccurate income or asset information
- Not updating household data before applying
What this scheme actually does
The Punjab ration/relief programme helps low-income families with food costs. Support is delivered digitally after your household is verified through the PSER survey. It is targeted at families who are not already covered by other cash programmes and who fall within the official income limit.
Who it is for (and whether you may qualify)
Permanent Punjab residents with a valid CNIC, registered in PSER, within the official household-income limit. Eligibility is decided from the PSER/registry data — registering does not guarantee selection.
What to prepare
- Valid NADRA CNIC
- A SIM registered on your own CNIC
- Proof of Punjab residence (if requested)
How it works
- Complete the PSER survey online at the official PSER portal, or at an e-Khidmat Markaz / Union Council.
- Check status by sending your CNIC to 8070.
- If selected, support is loaded digitally onto your CNIC-linked card.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Relying on a fixed “monthly amount” seen on unofficial sites — confirm the current figure officially.
- An incomplete PSER profile — it can exclude you automatically.
- Wrong SIM/CNIC details.
How to verify and avoid scams
This is a free government programme — registration and status checks never require a payment. Never pay an agent to “get you approved,” never share your CNIC PIN or mobile OTP, and ignore fake calls, SMS or websites. Use only the official channel below, and remember approval is subject to the programme’s official criteria — no one can guarantee selection.
Last verified: August 11, 2026. Punjab ration/relief figures and rollout are phase-based. Always confirm the current amount, eligibility and status on the official source before acting.
Complete the PSER survey (pser.punjab.gov.pk) or at an e-Khidmat Markaz, then check status by sending your CNIC to 8070.
The amount depends on the specific active programme and phase, and figures are revised — confirm the current amount on the official portal.
پنجاب راشن/ریلیف کے لیے PSER سروے لازمی ہے۔ مستحکم طور پر تصدیق شدہ مدد رمضان نگہبان پیکج ہے (8070 پر CNIC)۔ ماہانہ مقررہ رقم مراحل میں دی جاتی ہے؛ تازہ رقم/اسٹیٹس سرکاری پورٹل سے دیکھیں۔ مفت ہے، کسی ایجنٹ کو پیسے نہیں۔
Benefits
فوائدEligibility Criteria
اہلیت کا معیارRequired Documents
ضروری دستاویزاتHow to Apply — Step by Step
درخواست کا طریقہOnline: Visit pser.punjab.gov.pk, register with your CNIC and mobile number, and complete the household survey.
Offline: Visit your local Union Council office or nearest e-Khidmat Markaz with your original CNIC — staff will complete the application for you.
In many areas, PSER survey teams also visit households directly.
After verification, approved applicants are notified and issued a digital ration card.
Check your status anytime via the PSER portal or by calling the helpline 0800-02345.
Important Notices اہم ہدایات
- Registration is through the PSER survey, complete it to qualify.
- The PKR 3,000 monthly support is loaded onto a digital card.
- The application is free, never pay any fee.