Himmat Card Punjab 2026: Rs 10,500 Quarterly Payment, Eligibility and Status Check
Punjab’s Himmat Card pays persons with disabilities Rs 10,500 every quarter. Who is eligible, how to register and verify on DPMIS, and how many get it.
The Himmat Card is a Punjab government programme that pays Rs 10,500 every three months to persons with disabilities who cannot work. It is run by the Social Welfare Department. About 65,000 people received it in the first two phases, and Phase 3, launched in October 2025, was to add 35,000 more.
Himmat Card at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Run by | Social Welfare & Bait-ul-Maal Department, Punjab |
| Payment | Rs 10,500 per quarter (every three months) |
| Per year | Rs 42,000 |
| For | Persons with disabilities who cannot earn a living |
| Poverty test | BISP PMT score of 45 or below |
| Registration | Through the Disability Persons Management Information System (DPMIS) |
| Beneficiaries | About 65,000 (Phases 1–2) + 35,000 (Phase 3) |
Source: Social Welfare Department Punjab; APP (1 October 2025).
Who is eligible for the Himmat Card?
- A person with a disability certified by Social Welfare Punjab.
- Not fit to work and not employed in any government or private job.
- BISP PMT (poverty) score of 45 or below.
- Not recently receiving a grant from Bait-ul-Maal, Zakat, PSPA, BISP or a similar programme.
- Basic data (CNIC, address, mobile number, education, experience) updated in DPMIS.
How to register and check status
- Get your disability certified by the Social Welfare Department if you have not already.
- Make sure your details are updated in DPMIS. You can do this at your district Social Welfare office.
- Check your Himmat Card status on the official DPMIS verification page (dpmis.punjab.gov.pk/himmatcard-verification).
- Eligible applicants are verified, and the stipend is paid every quarter.
Phases so far
| Phase | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 and 2 | About 65,000 |
| Phase 3 (launched 1 October 2025) | 35,000 more |
| Target by end of FY 2025-26 | Over 100,000 |
The Punjab government has said more services for persons with disabilities will be linked to the card in future.
What it means
Rs 10,500 a quarter (about Rs 3,500 a month) is a modest but regular income for families caring for a disabled member who cannot work. Because eligibility depends on a BISP PMT score of 45 or below, families should keep their NSER/BISP survey data up to date.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Himmat Card payment?
Rs 10,500 every three months, or Rs 42,000 a year.
Can a BISP beneficiary get the Himmat Card?
Eligibility requires that you have not recently received a grant from BISP, Bait-ul-Maal, Zakat or PSPA. The PMT score of 45 or below is used to check poverty.
Where do I check my Himmat Card status?
On the Social Welfare Department’s DPMIS verification page.
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Sources: Social Welfare Department Punjab: Himmat Card; Punjab government: CM Himmat Card Program; APP (1 October 2025). Featured image: AI-generated illustration, for representation only.
