How to apply & who is eligible for Rs 23,000 under Aaghosh Program

The Punjab government has introduced the Aaghosh Program, offering Rs 23,000 in financial assistance to pregnant women and mothers of children under two years old. This initiative aims to improve maternal and child healthcare across 13 districts in Punjab.?

Women residing in the following districts are eligible for financial aid:

• Dera Ghazi Khan, Taunsa, Rajanpur, Layyah, Muzaffargarh, Kot Addu
• Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalnagar, Bhakkar, Mianwali, Khushab, Lodhran

How to Apply for Rs 23,000 Under the Aaghosh Program?

Step 1: Visit the Nearest Health Center
Pregnant women must register at a government health facility or Maryam Health Clinic.

Step 2: Register with CNIC & Pregnancy Details
Upon initial registration, women receive Rs 2,000.

Step 3: Attend Medical Check-ups
Each check-up earns Rs 1,500, with a total of Rs 6,000 for multiple visits.

Step 4: Receive Rs 4,000 After Childbirth
Delivering at a registered health center grants Rs 4,000.

Step 5: Medical Check-up & Birth Certificate Grant

• Rs 2,000 for the baby’s first check-up (within 15 days).
• Rs 5,000 for registering the child’s birth certificate.

Step 6: Immunization Benefits

• Rs 2,000 per vaccination, totaling Rs 4,000.

How to Receive Payments?

Payments can be collected from Aaghosh Program cash agents at designated centers.

Toll-Free Helpline for Assistance

A dedicated helpline is available to guide women regarding eligibility, registration, and payments.

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has emphasized that this program is designed to support mothers and newborns, ensuring better healthcare and financial assistance.

Eligible women are encouraged to visit their nearest health facility and register for the Aaghosh Program to avail these benefits.

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