How to apply for CM Punjab Ration Card 2025 online

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has launched a new welfare scheme called the CM Punjab Ration Card 2025 to help low-income families manage their daily food expenses.

Through this program, the government will provide essential items like flour, rice, sugar, pulses, and cooking oil at subsidized rates. More than 1.5 million families across Punjab are expected to benefit from this scheme.

Families will also receive Rs. 3,000 monthly or Rs. 10,000 every three months, depending on their eligibility.

Key Benefits of the Ration Card

• Subsidized prices on basic food items

• Use of CNIC as a digital ration card (no physical card needed)

• Automatic eligibility if you were part of the Nigehban Ramzan Package 2025

• Food security during festivals and inflation periods

Who Can Apply?

To qualify for the CM Punjab Ration Card 2025, you must:

• Be a permanent resident of Punjab

• Have a monthly household income below Rs. 50,000

• Hold a valid CNIC issued by NADRA

• Be registered (or willing to register) with the Punjab Socio-Economic Registry (PSER)

• Not be a government employee or tax filer

• Apply only once per household

How to Apply Online

1. Go to the PSER portal and click Register Now

2. Enter CNIC, name, mobile number, and create a password

3. Provide income details, family information, and address

4. Verify your mobile number with an SMS code

5. Submit the form and wait for confirmation (15–20 working days)

Offline Registration

You can also apply by visiting the nearest E-Khidmat Markaz with:

• CNIC

• Registered mobile number

• Proof of income (if available)

• Recent photo

• Utility bill or domicile certificate

Staff will help you complete the form, and you’ll get a tracking receipt for updates.

How to Use the Ration Card

Once approved, your ration card (linked to your CNIC) will be available at your local Union Council office. You will be informed through SMS or a phone call.

You can use your CNIC directly at:

• Utility stores

• Partner grocery shops

• Government-approved outlets

No physical card is needed—just show your CNIC, and the discount will be applied.

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