KP govt announces 2 Lac grant – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) government has started a new program to support underprivileged brides by giving them Rs200,000 during mass wedding events. This initiative aims to help over 4,000 women and reduce the financial burden of marriage. The funds for this program will come from Zakat and dowry funds, ensuring that more people in need can benefit.
KP govt announces 2 Lac grant for deserving brides
The government is also introducing an “Orphan Card” program, providing Rs5,000 monthly to orphans who attend school. Other welfare projects include shelter homes, wheelchairs for disabled students, and recreational facilities for senior citizens. Plans for a “Ration Card” to provide food for elderly widows are also in the works. These efforts aim to improve the lives of vulnerable groups and ensure they have the support they need.
KPK Brides Grant Program of 2 Lac Details
| Program | Details | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage Grant Program | Rs200,000 grant provided to brides during mass wedding events. | Over 4,000 underprivileged brides. |
| Orphan Card Program | Rs5,000 monthly allowance for orphans attending school. | School-going orphans. |
| Shelter Homes (Panahgahs) | Funding provided to maintain shelter homes. | Homeless individuals. |
| Wheelchair Distribution | Free wheelchairs for students with disabilities. | Disabled students. |
| Old-Age Homes | Establishing homes with recreational facilities for senior citizens. | Elderly citizens. |
| Ration Card Program | Planned program to provide food support for elderly widows. | Elderly widows. |
Bride Grant Program of KP Government 2025
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) government has introduced a welfare program to provide Rs200,000 cash grants to underprivileged brides during mass wedding ceremonies organized at divisional and district levels.
This initiative aims to support over 4,000 deserving women, addressing the financial challenges of marriage, often worsened by dowry expectations. To ensure fairness, strict transparency measures will be followed in selecting beneficiaries.
Additionally, the government has committed to permanent funding for shelter homes, distributing wheelchairs to disabled students, and establishing old-age homes with recreational facilities.
Other welfare measures include the launch of an “Orphan Card” providing Rs5,000 monthly for school-going orphans and plans for a “Ration Card” offering Rs5,000 monthly to elderly widows. These efforts reflect the government’s dedication to building a compassionate society by supporting its most vulnerable citizens.
