LAHORE, Aug 04 (APP):The Punjab government has compiled and verified the data of 341,000 persons with disabilities to give them financial support and various other incentives under its Himmat Card initiative, Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal sources told APP on Sunday.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz recently announced launching a loan scheme for those with disabilities, who are eligible to work. Special individuals will be given a loan of Rs. 1 to 2 lakh for financial independence.
Meanwhile, the Punjab government is already providing stipend of Rs. 7,500, which is a valuable support to individuals suffering from any physical or mental disability.
In line with the directives of the Punjab chief minister, members of the provincial assembly were now being involved in the Himmat Card initiative. It is being ensured that the Himmat Card should reach every deserving individual promptly. The spokesman said progress on the Himmat Card initiative was being reviewed on daily basis across the province.
“To successfully accomplish the initiative across all Punjab districts, we need full cooperation of the assembly members,” the Bair-ul-Mal official said.
