The second phase of ‘Dhee Rani’ programme began on Sunday to support the underprivileged couples.
As many as 1,500 couples would be registered in the second phase for mass weddings.
“We will not only build but will also make the houses liveable,” said Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif while expressing her deep love for the daughters of the province.
She said: “Phase-I of 1500 mass marriages under “Punjab Dhi Rani Program” has been completed, while the collection of applications for another 1500 marriages under Phase-II of the Program has begun.”
She added: “Applications for “Punjab Dhi Rani Program” can not only be submitted from the comfort of your homes through an online portal www.cmp.punjab.gov.pk, but can also be submitted in the district office of the Deputy Director Social Welfare.”
A dedicated helpline 1312 has also been established for seeking information about the Program.
“Food will be provided by the Punjab government to the bride, groom and their close relatives during mass marriage ceremonies,” she added.
Newly-married couples in mass marriages will be given Rs. 100,000 in gift money through ATM Cards, besides gifts of furniture, clothes and other necessary equipment.