The Punjab government will provide a subsidy of Rs4 billion for the Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Rashan Card Programme, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Monday.
The Punjab Social Welfare Department obtained data of 9498 citizens for the Maryam Nawaz Rashan Card Program, out of which applications of 3339 citizens will be scrutinised again.
Data of poor families were obtained for the provision of the Rashan Card. Publication of the 6159 Rashan Card has already been completed.
The deserving families will purchase daily essential commodities through the Roshan Card. Prior to this, Rashan Cards were distributed among the deserving families.
The registration and attestation process of the programme is underway. The Punjab government said the Ration Card Program will prove to be a major milestone in providing immediate relief to families facing economic stress.
Reporter: Ali Ramay