Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched Himmat Card through the Bank of Punjab, under which three months in every Rs 10500 will be provided to the handicapped so as to enable them to easily access all the comforts of their lives without facing any kind of neediness in living their life. If you too suffer from a disability, then you can take advantages of Himmat Card of Government of Punjab. You have to get yourself registered in Himmat Card if you want to get benefits from the Himmat Card.
In this article, we are going to tell you how you can register yourself in the Himmat card through the PWD App and THQ Hospital. To know which documents you’ll need to get registered for the Himmat Card along with who can get registration in Himmat Card. Along with this, you will get to know what are the benefits of the Himmat card and what benefits you will get from this card so stay connected with the article and read the article till the end.
Features and Benefits of Himmat Card
If you have handicapped member in the family, then enroll this handicapped person with a Himmat card now and get Rs 10500 from Punjab Government. You can spend this amount for the basic requirements of the handicapped person like his medicines, food, check-ups, etc. Along with that, you will also get Himmat Card. The handicapped will get other benefits such as free transport, free check-ups, free medicines, free wheelchair.
Along with these free services, you will be given Rs 10,500 every three months, with which you can complete your other requirements. If you also want to enjoy the above-mentioned benefits of the Himmat Card then you will have to complete your registration process for the Himmat Card.
Eligibility Criteria for Himmat Card Registration
For those who want to register for a Himmat Card and get Rs 10500 every three months from the Government of Punjab, it is important to know who can register for a Himmat Card. To register for Himmat Card you must fulfill the following criteria:
- You must have a Disability Certificate approved by the Social Welfare Department of Punjab.
- Your poverty score should be less than 30%.
- You should not be a government employee.
- You must have a National Identity Card approved by the Government of Pakistan.
- You must be a permanent resident of Punjab province.
Registration Through the PWD App
If you have an internet facility and want to get registered with a Himmat Card, Punjab government has launched a PWD App through which you can ensure registration in your Himmat Card. To ensure your Himmat Card registration, follow the following steps-
- Ensure that your mobile phone or whatever device you are using is connected to a good internet connection.
- Open the application of your mobile device for downloading, such as the Play Store, App Store, or what have you .
- Search PWD App. A list of available results will come up, select the PWD app from this result which is under the Punjab IT Board.
- After you can install the app, then create your account afterwards. Log in once your account is created.
- Once you have logged in, then registration form, doctor appointment, and others will appear right before your eyes. You must click the registration form.
- Fill in the Information that you require for registration to the form including your name, surname, and address, phone number, email address, CNIC number, father’s name, and the information regarding your disability. Along with this, you have to give your other information including education and income information.
- Once you fill all the information ensure that your all information is acceptable and then submit the form.
- After that, book your appointment with your doctor, then your doctor will send your form to the authority and ask for your registration.
- This appointment is for providing you with a Disability Certificate from the Punjab Department of Social Welfare and to make sure that the right person gets Rs 10,500 three months in a year from the Government of Punjab and enjoys other facilities.
- All the above procedures will be completed successfully by you after which you will finish up your registration process in Himmat Card and then you will get a variety of facilities under the Punjab Government.
Registration Through DHQ Hospital
Himmat Card also has an offline registration procedure whereby you have to visit the District Headquarters Hospital (DHQ). All the steps for getting registered through DHQ Hospital are as follows.:
Bring documents that you will be asked for the purpose of your registration, including your CNIC, your disability certificate if you have it, and any other details of yours.
- You can visit your DHQ Hospital during the working time.
- You should first book your appointment with the doctor sitting there.
- The doctor will examine your disability condition and, if you are found disabled, issue a disability certificate from the Punjab Social Welfare Department.
- This consultation meeting is required to ensure that the disabled person gets the Himmat Card benefits of the Punjab Government.
- After getting the disability certificate, you should ask the representative sitting at the reception of DHQ Hospital for the form that is issued for the Himat card.
The representative at the reception shall give you a form. You need to fill up this with all your details. - After filling up all the details read the form correctly at least once so that there is no chance of any error and hand over the form to the representative
- After submitting the form, you will get successfully registered in Himat Card, and Himmat Card will be provided to you on the date fixed by the Punjab Government.
Conclusion
Himmat Card was introduced by the Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif. An amount of Rs 10,500 is given to the disabled persons for every three months. The transport, medical check-ups, medicines, and wheelchairs are free of cost for card holders. Eligibility Criteria In possession of Disability Certificate, from Punjab Social Welfare Department. They will be dwelling in the house of all time. Their poverty score must be below 30%. Must have a valid CNIC.
Frequently Ask Questions (FAQs)
What are the benefits for Himmat Card-holders?
Apart from a whopping Rs 10,500 every three months, Himmat Card-holders also enjoy free services on transportation, medical checkup, medicines and wheelchairs.
How can I register through the PWD App?
Download the PWD App, create an account, fill the registration form, and book appointment for doctor’s for Disability Certificate.
Can I register at a DHQ Hospital?
Yes, visit your DHQ Hospital with your CNIC. Get an appointment and there apply for a Disability Certificate. Avail the registration by submitting the form at the hospital.
Which population is eligible for Himat Card?
Disability Certificate holder; poverty score below 30%; not government employee; having a CNIC; and a permanent resident of Punjab.
Do I require to pay any charges in order to obtain a registration number for Himat Card?
No, the Himat Card is free of cost and can be applied for on the PWD App as well as at DHQ Hospitals.
Can someone else apply on my behalf?
YES a family member can facilitate application but for that, you will require to submit your Disability Certificate and CNIC with the application.