Ration Card for Suthra Punjab Workers
On July 11, 2025, Punjab’s Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique announced that the government will now include workers from the Suthra Punjab program in the Chief Minister’s Ration Card Scheme. This was shared during the opening of a new institute at Seven Secrets.
He said that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has specially approved this step to help sanitation and environmental workers by improving their financial situation.
Zeeshan Rafique also promised to run the ration card program in a well-organized and transparent way.
Suthra Punjab: Sanitation and Environmental Reform Project
Suthra Punjab is a sanitation and environmental improvement project that began across Punjab on December 3, 2024.
This program introduces modern systems for solid waste collection, city and village cleaning using advanced machinery, GPS, and mobile tracking for monitoring, as well as door-to-door garbage collection.
The project has a budget of Rs 120 billion, has created over 100,000 jobs, and has set up control rooms and digital monitoring systems throughout the province.
Ration Card Scheme
On April 30, 2025, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced a monthly subsidy of Rs 3,000 for industrial and social security workers under the Ration Card Scheme. The support is provided through the JS Bank Zindagi Card.
The scheme is aimed at helping over 1.25 lakh families and comes with a total budget of Rs 84 billion.
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New Coverage under Ration Card Scheme: Suthra Punjab Workers
- Who is Eligible: Registered sanitation workers under the Suthra Punjab program, monitored digitally
- Subsidy Amount: Rs. 3,000 per month (through JS Bank Zindagi Card)
- Registration: Starting soon via local offices and control rooms
- Benefits: Support for food expenses, improved worker welfare, and enhanced social security
Implementation and Monitoring
Zeeshan Rafique emphasized that the team will carry out all processes with full transparency. They will ensure this through spot checks, digital invoices, and SMS/GPS tracking.
The government already uses the digital invoice system under the Suthra Punjab program and will now apply it to the Ration Card Scheme to maintain accountability and efficiency.
Benefits of the Ration Card Scheme for Suthra Punjab Workers
- Monthly Financial Support
Sanitation workers will receive a Rs. 3,000 monthly subsidy through the JS Bank Zindagi Card, helping them manage daily expenses. - Food Security
The subsidy aims to ease the burden of food costs and ensure better nutrition and well-being for workers and their families. - Social Welfare & Dignity
Inclusion in the scheme reflects recognition of their hard work and ensures greater respect and social support. - Improved Living Standards
With regular assistance, workers can experience better financial stability and an improved quality of life.
Conclusion
The Lod Force and sanitation workers will not be left behind. The Punjab government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring reliable support for them. These steps mark a meaningful move toward greater social justice and inclusion.