Maryam Nawaz Rashan Card 2025: Eligibility, Registration & Help for Deserving Families

Maryam Nawaz Rashan Card 2025 is a new program started by the Punjab Government to help poor families buy cheap groceries. Many people in Punjab are finding it hard to buy things like flour, sugar, ghee, and daal because prices are too high. This card will give them a discount on these items every month. The aim is to support families who have low income, no regular job, or are already getting help from BISP or Ehsaas programs. If you are a widow, daily wage worker, or have a low income, you should apply for this card and get relief from rising grocery costs.

What is the Purpose of Maryam Nawaz Rashan Card?

The goal behind this program is to help poor people buy food at discounted rates. Under this card, you can buy atta (flour), ghee, daal, sugar, and sometimes rice at 30 to 40% less price from Utility Stores or Fair Price Shops. In some areas, mobile ration vans also deliver items to villages or far-flung areas. The Punjab government is using data from NADRA, BISP, and CNIC records to ensure only deserving families receive this benefit.

Table: Quick Information

Category	Details
Program Name	Maryam Nawaz Rashan Card 2025
Purpose	Monthly subsidy on flour, ghee, sugar, pulses, and more for poor families
Eligibility	Income below Rs. 60,000, widows, daily wagers, BISP/Ehsaas families
How to Register	Online via Punjab Social Protection portal or by SMS (send CNIC to 8070)
SMS Number	8070 (for registration and status)
Required Documents	Valid CNIC, death certificate (widows), utility bill, registered mobile
Where to Use Card	Utility Stores, fair price shops, mobile ration vans (in some areas)
Subsidy Rate	30% to 40% discount on basic grocery items
Women Priority	Yes – especially women-led homes, widows, and orphans
Registration Fee	Free – no agent or payment required
Helplines	Punjab Helpline: 0800-02345, SMS: 8070, CNIC Help: 7000
Check Status	Visit Punjab Rashan Portal → Enter CNIC to check application progress
Available In	All districts of Punjab

Eligibility Criteria for the Maryam Nawaz Rashan Card

To get the Maryam Nawaz Rashan Card, you must meet the following conditions:

Your monthly income should be less than Rs. 60,000
You are a daily wager, laborer, unemployed, or have no stable income
You are a widow, woman heading a family, or have orphan children
You are already part of BISP or Ehsaas program
You must have a valid NADRA-issued CNIC
You live permanently in Punjab
If your utility bills show big expenses or you own expensive property, you may not qualify

Important Tip: Women-headed families are given priority in this scheme, so widows or women managing homes alone must apply.

How to Register for Maryam Nawaz Rashan Card?

You can register online or via SMS both methods are free and simple:

Online Registration:

Visit the Punjab Social Protection Authority or Ehsaas Rashan Portal
Enter your CNIC number
Fill in family income, members, and address details
Upload CNIC photo (if required)
Submit and wait for confirmation SMS from 8070
After approval, collect your card from Utility Store or designated center

SMS Registration:

Type your 13-digit CNIC (without dashes or spaces)
Send it to 8070
Wait for reply if eligible, visit the nearest Utility Store

Required Documents for Maryam Nawaz Rashan Card

Before applying, keep these ready:

Valid CNIC
Death certificate if applying as a widow
Latest utility bill (sometimes checked)
Registered mobile number

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Where Can You Use the Rashan Card?

Utility Stores Corporation (USC) outlets
Fair Price Shops under government partnership
Mobile Ration Vans in rural or remote areas

Helplines and Complaint Process

If you face any issue like not getting SMS or rejection despite eligibility don’t panic. Use these support options:

Punjab Toll-Free Helpline: 0800-02345
SMS Inquiry: 8070
NADRA CNIC Help: 7000
Visit Khidmat Markaz if issue isn’t solved on phone

How to Check Your Rashan Card Status?

To see whether your application is approved or not:

Go to the official Punjab Rashan Portal
Click on Check Status
Enter your CNIC number
Your result will show approval, rejection, or pending status

Important Do’s & Don’ts

Do This:

Use only official website or SMS 8070
Keep your CNIC updated
Save all SMS confirmations

Don’t Do This:

Never pay any agent
Don’t use fake documents
Don’t believe in rumors from unofficial sources

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Final Words

The Maryam Nawaz Rashan Card 2025 is a big relief for poor and deserving families struggling with daily grocery expenses. Whether you’re a widow, laborer, or a family with children, this subsidy can help reduce your burden every month. The process is simple, free, and fully digital.

Just make sure your CNIC is valid, your information is correct, and you apply only through official sources. If you face any problems, call the helpline or visit the Khidmat Markaz without delay. This is a powerful initiative to ensure no one sleeps hungry in Punjab. Let’s make full use of it!