TRANSPARENCY WILL COME IN THE SYSTEM WITH ASHIRWAD SCHEME PORTAL: DR. BALJIT KAUR

SAYS, APPLICANTS IN DISTRICT OFFICES WILL GET FREE FACILITY TO APPLY ON ONLINE PORTAL

Chandigarh, April 10:

          The Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has launched an online portal https://ashirwad.punjab.gov.in to make the process of availing the benefits of the Ashirwad scheme easier.

          Divulging in this regard, Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur said that the state government provides financial assistance at the time of marriage to girls belonging to scheduled castes, backward castes and economically weaker sections. For which the paperwork used to take a lot of time. She said that an online portal has been launched for the purpose of facilitating this process. This will save valuable time of the people and at the same time the beneficiary will also get financial assistance in a very short time and along with this system There will be transparency.

          The cabinet minister said that according to the instructions of the Punjab government, applicants can now apply on the portal https://ashirwad.punjab.gov.in. He also informed that now no Ashirwad Scheme file will be received at the office or at the Seva Kendra.

          She said that the applicant should apply on the Ashirwad scheme portal one month before the marriage. If an applicant is not able to apply during this time, he can apply within one month after the marriage. After that, the application submitted on the portal will not be accepted. He said that the applicant should apply within the stipulated time so that he can get the benefits on time.

          The Cabinet Minister urged the applicants to go to the office of the concerned District Social Justice,  Empowerment and Minorities Officer instead of paying money at a private cyber cafe to apply on the portal, where this facility will be provided to them free of cost.