How to Get Rs. 200,000 From Punjab Govt for Marriage Expenses

The Punjab government has reinstated its Dhee Rani Program, which provides a financial package of Rs. 200,000 for eligible brides in deserving families. This assistance, known as Salami, comes in the form of an ATM card and covers the costs of group wedding ceremonies. The program relaunched on November 12, 2026, and aims to wed an additional 5,000 couples during the fiscal year 2026-27.

To be eligible for the Rs. 200,000 wedding grant, a bride's family must fall into one of several categories: orphans, women with disabilities, daughters of persons with disabilities, or those from financially disadvantaged backgrounds. The bride must be between 18 and 40 years old and a resident of Punjab. She can apply herself or have a parent or legal guardian submit the request. The applicant must have a confirmed marriage proposal and be unmarried, as well as willing to take part in a collective wedding.

The bride must provide proof of her unmarried status and acceptance of the program's terms via an affidavit. If there are more applications than available slots, the authorities may use electronic ballot to choose the eligible candidates. Interested families can apply through the Punjab Dhee Rani Program's official website after creating an account using personal information and submitting required documents.

Once approved, the government will contact selected candidates via SMS and provide the Rs. 200,000 wedding gift under the collective marriage scheme.