Ludhiana has emerged as the district with the highest number of beneficiaries under the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab Government's Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana, with 7.4 lakh beneficiaries enrolled under the scheme.
The district is followed by Patiala with 5.3 lakh beneficiaries, Amritsar with 4.9 lakh, Jalandhar with 4.8 lakh, Gurdaspur with 4.4 lakh and Hoshiarpur with 4.2 lakh beneficiaries. Malerkotla has recorded the lowest number, with 1.3 lakh beneficiaries in the state.
Across Punjab, a total of 68.9 lakh beneficiaries have been registered under the scheme as of July 14, 2026.
Punjab's Minister for Social Security, Women and Child Development, Dr Baljit Kaur, said the higher enrolment figures in districts such as Ludhiana, Patiala, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Gurdaspur and Hoshiarpur can be attributed to several factors, including larger populations, stronger administrative networks and greater public awareness about welfare programmes. "The entire government machinery is working collectively to ensure the success of the scheme," she said.
Population size remains one of the key reasons behind the higher enrolment numbers. These districts have larger urban and rural populations, more Assembly constituencies and a greater number of eligible families, naturally increasing the pool of beneficiaries. Major cities such as Ludhiana, Amritsar and Jalandhar also attract residents from neighbouring districts for employment, education and livelihood opportunities, contributing to a larger resident population.
A significant proportion of households in these districts belong to rural areas and economically weaker sections, increasing eligibility under welfare schemes designed to support families with girl children. Improved levels of birth registration, Aadhaar enrolment, availability of bank accounts and other required documentation have also helped more eligible beneficiaries access the scheme.
District administrations have also undertaken awareness campaigns and worked closely with local bodies and Anganwadi workers to encourage eligible families to apply. Officials have focused on verifying applications and completing the registration process, contributing to higher enrolment figures.
In comparison, districts with smaller populations, including Malerkotla, have recorded fewer beneficiaries. Their lower population and comparatively smaller number of eligible households are among the key reasons for the lower registration figures.
*District-wise Registered Beneficiaries*
Sr. District Beneficiaries (Lakh)
1. Amritsar 4.9
2. Barnala 1.6
3. Bathinda 3.8
4. Faridkot 1.8
5. Fatehgarh Sahib 1.5
6. Fazilka 2.9
7. Ferozepur 2.5
8. Gurdaspur 4.4
9. Hoshiarpur 4.2
10. Jalandhar 4.8
11. Kapurthala 1.7
12. Ludhiana 7.4
13. Malerkotla 1.3
14. Mansa 2.4
15. Moga 2.6
16. Pathankot 1.8
17. Patiala 5.3
18. Rupnagar 1.8
19. S.A.S. Nagar 1.7
20. S.B.S. Nagar 1.6
21. Sangrur 3.6
22. Sri Muktsar Sahib 2.7
23. Tarn Taran 2.6
Total Registered Beneficiaries: 68.9 lakh
