RAWALPINDI: The Government of Punjab has launched Phase-III of the Himmat Card Programme in Rawalpindi, reaffirming its commitment to empowering persons with disabilities through inclusive welfare initiatives.Â
The ceremony, organized by the Department of Social Welfare and Baitul Mal Punjab, was held on Wednesday and attended by senior government officials, parliamentarians, and representatives from various districts.
Punjab Minister for Social Welfare and Baitul Mal, Sohail Shaukat Butt, graced the occasion as the chief guest and distributed assistive devices to 65 persons with disabilities and Himmat Cards to 45 beneficiaries. The assistive devices included tricycles, electric and manual wheelchairs, and other mobility aids.
Speaking at the ceremony, Sohail Shaukat Butt announced that the provincial government has set an ambitious target of distributing 200,000 Himmat Cards among persons with disabilities by next year.
Highlighting the initiative’s progress, he shared that 65,000 beneficiaries received Himmat Cards and assistive devices last year, and that this year the number has increased to 100,000. Under the programme, each beneficiary receives Rs 10,500 on a quarterly basis to support their livelihood and accessibility needs.
The Himmat Card Programme, initiated by the Punjab government, aims to provide financial assistance, mobility support, and opportunities for social inclusion to persons with disabilities across the province.Â