Punjab’s Dhee Rani Programme will hold collective marriage ceremonies for 5,000 deserving couples across the province during the 2026-27 financial year, with the ceremonies set to commence in Lahore on November 12, 2026.
Punjab Minister for Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal Sohail Shaukat Butt announced the schedule while chairing the 10th meeting of the programme’s Provincial Steering Committee, which reviewed preparations, the scrutiny of applications and arrangements for ceremonies across the province.
Dhee Rani Programme Ceremonies: Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Ceremonies begin | November 12, 2026 (Lahore) |
| Couples to benefit (2026-27) | 5,000 |
| Applications received | More than 25,000 |
| Applications verified (tehsil level) | More than 7,500 |
| Salami per bride | Rs 200,000 (Bank of Punjab ATM card) |
| Additional wedding gift | Rs 121,000 (ATM card) |
| Programme run by | Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal Department, Punjab |
Who Benefits from the Programme
The Dhee Rani Programme, an initiative of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, aims to ease the financial burden on deserving families and enable brides to begin their married lives with dignity. The programme prioritises orphaned, destitute and vulnerable brides, including women with disabilities and daughters of persons with disabilities.
Eligible brides must be between 18 and 40 years old, unmarried with a confirmed match, and domiciled in Punjab. Each selected bride receives a salami of Rs 200,000 through a Bank of Punjab ATM card, along with a wedding gift of Rs 121,000, and participates in a government-organised collective wedding ceremony.
Application Scrutiny and Ceremony Preparations
The steering committee meeting was informed that more than 25,000 applications had been received through the programme’s online portal and the Maryam Ko Batain mobile application, while verification at the tehsil level had been completed for more than 7,500 applications. The committee also reviewed the selection of eligible couples, coordination among the departments concerned and a proposed calendar of events for the financial year 2026-27.
In the previous season, 3,000 weddings were organised under the programme; the target for the current season has been raised to 5,000 couples. Applications are submitted through the official portal cmp.punjab.gov.pk, and the department’s helpline is 1312.
FAQs About the Dhee Rani Programme
When do the Dhee Rani ceremonies begin?
Collective marriage ceremonies under the programme will commence in Lahore on November 12, 2026, with ceremonies planned across Punjab during 2026-27.
How many couples will benefit this year?
5,000 deserving couples are set to benefit from collective marriage ceremonies across Punjab in the current financial year.
What does each bride receive?
A salami of Rs 200,000 and a wedding gift of Rs 121,000, both loaded on a Bank of Punjab ATM card, along with participation in an organised collective wedding ceremony.
Who is eligible for the programme?
Orphaned, destitute or vulnerable brides, including women with disabilities and daughters of persons with disabilities, aged 18 to 40, unmarried with a confirmed match, and domiciled in Punjab.
How many applications have been received?
More than 25,000 applications have been received through the online portal and the Maryam Ko Batain app, with tehsil-level verification completed for more than 7,500.
Final Thoughts
With ceremonies starting in Lahore on November 12 and 5,000 couples set to benefit, the Dhee Rani Programme continues to grow as Punjab’s flagship marriage support initiative for vulnerable families. Eligible families should follow official announcements for their district’s ceremony schedule.