Rashan Card 2025 list released: How Shopkeepers can cash it

The Rashan Card List 2025 is now available. In July 2025, the government updated the program, making an important change: only registered and verified shopkeepers can distribute cash assistance under the scheme.

This means that if you are a shopkeeper who completed official registration, you can now distribute Rashan Card payments to beneficiaries in your area.

What is the CM Punjab Ration Card Program?

The CM Punjab Ration Card Program (also called the Rashan Card Scheme) is a welfare initiative by the Government of Punjab. It provides financial support to low-income families to help them buy essential food and groceries.

• Around 1.25 million families will receive a monthly subsidy of Rs. 3,000.

• The program ensures vulnerable families can access essential food items and manage daily needs.

How Rashan Card Distribution Works

• If your name is on the official list, the government will send your Rashan Card to your local Union Council office.

• You will get a call or SMS notification to collect your card.

• Only non-BISP registered citizens are eligible.

Quick Facts:

• Eligibility: Non-BISP registered citizens

• Card Collection: From Union Council after notification

• Shopkeeper Role: Only verified shopkeepers can distribute cash

• Status: Distribution started in some districts, soon to expand

• Contact: Local Union Council

Who Is Not Eligible?

• If you receive benefits from the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP), you cannot get a Rashan Card. This avoids duplicate support.

Key Goals of the Program

1. Provide monthly financial aid

2. Ensure food security for all eligible families

3. Reduce poverty and hunger

4. Promote social protection for vulnerable groups

Key Benefits of Rashan Card 2025

• Monthly Rs. 3,000 aid for essential groceries

• Support for 1.25 million families

• Subsidized food items like flour, rice, sugar, and ghee

• No long queues due to digitization

• Smart card transactions for secure and easy payments

• Accepted at all utility stores and registered shops across Punjab

Required Documents to Apply

• CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card)

• Registered mobile number

• Proof of Punjab domicile

• Recent passport-size photos

• Income proof (below Rs. 50,000/month)

• Utility bill

• Original documents for verification

Do Nigehban Program Families Need to Reapply?

No. Households registered under the Nigehban Ramadan Package will automatically be included in the Rashan Card program. Make sure your CNIC, mobile number, and other details are up-to-date.

How to Apply Online

1. Go to the PSER portal

2. Register with your details and create an account

3. Fill in family information (CNIC, date of birth, health, income, etc.)

4. Submit the application

How to Apply Offline

1. Visit the nearest Union Council or Khidmat Markaz

2. Bring all required documents

3. Fill out the application form with the staff’s help

4. Verify details and submit

Check Rashan Card Status

• Online: Log in to the PSER portal to see your status

• SMS: Send your 13-digit CNIC number to 8123 for a quick update

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