Punjab launches ₹1000 monthly aid for women and ₹1500 for SC women under AAP scheme. Gujarat AAP leader Payal Patel demands similar welfare plan.

The Punjab government led by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has officially launched a new welfare scheme aimed at empowering women across the state. Under the initiative, all eligible women will receive ₹1000 per month, while women belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category will receive ₹1500 per month as financial assistance.

The scheme, which came into effect from today, is being described by the state government as a major step towards strengthening women’s economic independence and improving their social security.

Officials stated that the initiative is designed to support women from economically weaker sections and help them become financially self-reliant.

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AAP Leader Demands Similar Scheme for Gujarat

Reacting to the launch, AAP Gujarat State Mahila Morcha President Payal Patel held a press conference and urged the Gujarat government to implement a similar scheme in the state.

She said that Punjab’s initiative is a progressive step for women empowerment and should be replicated in Gujarat to benefit women from all sections of society. According to her, direct financial assistance can significantly improve the living standards and independence of women.

પંજાબમાં આમ આદમી પાર્ટીની સરકાર દ્વારા મહિલાઓને પ્રતિમાસ ₹1000 અને SC વર્ગની મહિલાઓને પ્રતિમાસ ₹1500 સન્માન રાશિ આપવાની યોજનાની આજ થી શરૂઆત થઈ ગઈ છે.

આ મુદ્દે AAP ગુજરાત પ્રદેશ મહિલા મોરચા પ્રમુખ @Payalpatelaap એ પત્રકાર પરિષદ કરી અને ગુજરાતની મહિલાઓને પણ આ રીતની યોજનાનો લાભ… pic.twitter.com/mpxM3umiI4

— AAP Gujarat (@AAPGujarat) July 1, 2026

Focus on Women Empowerment

Payal Patel emphasized that women empowerment policies should go beyond announcements and directly impact beneficiaries. She added that monthly financial assistance can help women manage household needs, education expenses, and personal development.

She also highlighted that such schemes can play a crucial role in reducing economic dependency and promoting social equality.

Political Debate Likely to Intensify

The launch of the scheme in Punjab has also sparked political discussions, with AAP leaders calling it a landmark welfare initiative. Opposition parties are expected to respond in the coming days as the debate over welfare policies and financial assistance programs gains momentum.

Wider Impact Expected

The Punjab government believes that the scheme will benefit thousands of women across the state and serve as a model for other states. AAP leaders argue that direct benefit transfer-based schemes like this ensure transparency and quick delivery of financial support.

With growing attention on women-centric welfare programs, the initiative is likely to influence policy discussions in other states as well.

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