1. What is the Punjab Dhee Rani (Collective Marriages Program) initiative?

The Punjab Dhee Rani (Collective Marriages Program) initiative is a government program aimed at facilitating mass marriages for individuals from low-income backgrounds. It provides financial support to help ease the burden of marriage costs.

2. Who is eligible to participate in the Punjab Dhee Rani (Collective Marriages Program)?

Eligibility criteria typically include:

• Girls who are destitute, orphan, Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), or daughters of a PWD, aged between 18-40 years
• The girl must have a match (Rishta must be confirmed)
• The applicant can be the father, mother, guardian of the bride, or the bride herself
• Must be domiciled in Punjab
• In case of more applications, selection will be made through electronic balloting
• Affidavit confirming being unmarried and willingness to participate in the collective wedding ceremony
• Only for unmarried persons (if Nikkah is already done, do not apply)

3. What services does the initiative provide?

The initiative offers:

• The bride will receive a dowry/gift, including basic necessities
• Venue arrangements for the wedding ceremony
• The bride will receive 100,000 rupees as a gift through an ATM card from the Bank of Punjab

4. How can one apply for the Punjab Dhee Rani program?

Interested individuals can apply by:

• Visiting the nearest Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal office
• Filling out the application form available on the official website http://cmp.punjab.gov.pk
• Calling the helpline at 1312 for information on the application

5. Is there a specific date for the Punjab Dhee Rani program?

Yes, Punjab Dhee Rani programs are typically organized on specific dates throughout the year. Participants will be informed well in advance through SMS about the scheduled date and venue.

6. What should I do if I have a complaint regarding the program?

If you have a complaint, you can:

• Contact or visit the local Social Welfare office directly
• Submit a complaint through CMS
• Reach out to the official helpline 1312 or use the portal http://cmp.punjab.gov.pk on the program’s website

7. How are complaints addressed?

Complaints are taken seriously and are usually addressed through:

• Follow-up communication with the complainant
• Implementation of corrective measures, if necessary

8. What are common issues faced by participants?

• Delays in processing applications
• Discrepancies in provided services

9. How can participants provide feedback on the initiative?

Participants are encouraged to provide feedback by:

• Filling out feedback forms available at the event
• Sending their suggestions via email or the official website
• Participating in follow-up surveys conducted by the Social Welfare department

10. Where can I find more information about the program?

For more information, you can visit the official website of the Social Welfare department, call 1312, or contact your local Deputy Director (Social Welfare) office directly.

11. What is the process flow of the program?

1. Application register
2. Message sent to applicant: آپ کی درخواست پنجاب دِهـى رانى پروگرام میں جمع ہو چکی ہے۔ مزید معلومات کے لیے cmp.punjab.gov.pk اس لنک پر کلک کر کے آپ اپنے قومی شناختی کارڈ اور پاسورڈ کے ذریعے اپنی درخواست کو ٹریک کر سکتے ہیں۔
3. Tehsil Verification Committee (TVC): Field officers visit their home (both bride and groom) and verify the applicant
4. Approval of the Program Steering Committee (PSC)
5. SMS sent to applicant confirming their selection for the program
6. Account opening and biometric verification through Bank of Punjab
7. SMS sent to applicant regarding the venue, date, and time
8. NADRA certification

12. Can the groom get registered in this program?

No, only the bride/girl can register for this program.

13. OTP not received?

You can use a robo-call to receive the OTP.

14. Which format is used for document attachments?

Documents should be attached in PNG, JPG, or JPEG format.

15. Can I update my application?

Yes, but only before it is marked for verification.

16. What is the venue of the wedding event?

The venue will be at the applied district or tehsil level.

17. What will be the amount of Stamp paper mentioned in the eligibility criteria?

No stamp paper is required. There is no mention of stamp paper in the eligibility criteria.

18. How many people from both the bride and groom's side can attend?

A total of 20 persons (from both sides) can attend the wedding.

19. People from which religions can apply?

Individuals from all religions can apply.

20. Can multiple girls from one parent apply?

Yes, all brides can apply with their own CNIC.

21. Is it mandatory to mention dowry worth 206,000 to the citizen?

It is not mandatory, but if asked by a citizen, they can be told.

22. What does the dowry include?

It includes basic necessities of life, and details can be found in advertisements.

23. Will the dowry amount or items be received before the wedding or at the time of the wedding?

The gift and ATM cards will be received at the time of the wedding. The ATM card amount is 100,000. Transactions can be done over two days (50,000 per day).

24. OTP is not receiving?

Sometimes applicant cell number is converted number therefore telco's (Jazz, Ufone, Telenor etc) cannot send OTP. Solution is to visit Deputy Director office to submit the applicant

25. How to track application?

Applicant need to login and can see her application status through tracking Bar which is appear in her dashboard screen.

26. Is Groom information must be added in online application (for Dhee Rani Program)?

Yes, its compulsory to add right information of Groom in the application form otherwise it will not proceed further.