Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Himmat Card

Himmat Card is a government initiative providing quarterly stipend of Rs. 10,500.

The project aims to provide financial assistance to PWDs assessed as 'Not Fit to Work' to support their socio-economic empowerment.

The Himmat Card is issued by the Government of Punjab through the Social Welfare Department.

No, currently, the Himmat Card is only available for eligible Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) residing in Punjab. Only those individuals whose CNIC is registered in Punjab are eligible to continue receiving benefits under this program. The initiative is managed by the Punjab government, and at present, it is not available in other provinces of Pakistan.

Each eligible beneficiary receives Rs. 10,500 per quarter.

A person is eligible if they meet the following criteria:
- Certified as a PWD by Social Welfare Punjab
- Assessed as ‘Not Fit to Work’
- Not employed in any government or private office
- Not receiving financial assistance from BISP, PSPA, Zakat, etc.
- PMT score does not exceed 45

To be eligible, the applicant must provide::
- • Valid CNIC/B-Form issued by NADRA
- • Disability certificate from the Social Welfare Department
- • Updated contact details and residential address

If your PMT score exceeds 45, you are not eligible for the Himmat Card.

You are not eligible for Himmat Card if you are receiving financial aid from these programs.

The Himmat Card is only for individuals assessed as ‘Not Fit to Work.’

Yes, if the child is certified as a Person with Disability (PWD) and meets the eligibility criteria, their parent or guardian will be considered on their behalf.

There is no specific age limit, but applicants must meet the eligibility criteria.

You can check your application status online through the https://dpmis.punjab.gov.pk/himmatcard-verification or by contacting the Social Welfare Office.

You must update your data through the DPMIS portal or visit the Social Welfare Office.

You should report the lost card to the Social Welfare Department and request a replacement.

Yes, if eligible, your case will be processed in the second batch..

Yes, you can update your details through the DPMIS portal or by visiting the Social Welfare Office.

The cards are issued in two batches:
-First batch (40,000 beneficiaries)
- Second batch (25,000 beneficiaries).

If you are eligible but did not receive the stipend, check your bank account details or contact the Social Welfare Department for assistance.

You should update your fingerprint data through camp officers or service providers and try again.

Your CNIC must be renewed, as an expired CNIC is not accepted for the Himmat Card.

Office locations are shared only with PWDs who need to update data or attend a disability board assessment.

you can call the helpline num 1312 or visit your social welfare and bait-ul-maal dist/tehsil campoffice for help

As per the Government of Punjab initiative, the first 65,000 beneficiaries with clean and clear data who meet the specified criteria are shortlisted to receive the Himmat Card on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are not among the first 65,000, you may be considered in future batches if the government decides to add more beneficiaries.

No, there is no need to file a complaint if you have not received your Himmat Card, as it is issued through an automated system based on specific eligibility criteria.

If you have received your Himmat Card but have not yet received your payment, please wait for the designated time period, which is quarterly (3 months). An SMS will be sent to you with the payment details. If you face any issues, please visit your nearest district camp office or contact the helpline 1312 for assistance.

Currently, the program is approved until June 2025. The government may decide to extend it based on performance and funding.