Quick Answer
The CM Himmat Card gives persons with disabilities in Punjab Rs10,500 every three months and free travel on Metro Bus and Orange Line. To qualify you need a Social Welfare disability certificate, must be not fit to work, and have a BISP PMT score of 45 or less. Check your status at dpmis.punjab.gov.pk or call 1312.
Last verified: 31 October 2026 on swd.punjab.gov.pk and dpmis.punjab.gov.pk.
Benefits
- Stipend: Rs10,500 every quarter (3 months)
- Free travel: Orange Line and Metro Bus in Lahore, Multan and Rawalpindi
- More services later: other government services for PWDs will be given through the same card
Eligibility Criteria
- Disability certified by Social Welfare Punjab
- Assessed as not fit to work
- Not employed in any government or private office
- Not recently received a grant from Bait-ul-Maal, Zakat Fund, PSPA or BISP
- BISP PMT score not more than 45
- Basic data (CNIC, address, mobile number, education, experience) updated in the DPMIS system
- CNIC registered in Punjab; expired CNICs are not accepted
How to Apply
- Get a disability certificate from your district Social Welfare Office if you do not have one.
- Make sure your data is registered and updated in DPMIS (the PWD database) through the Social Welfare Office.
- Keep your valid CNIC or B-Form and disability certificate ready.
- Eligible people are shortlisted from DPMIS data. Check your status online or call 1312.
If your fingerprints do not match during biometric verification, the official FAQs say this is fixed through the camp officers.
How to Check Your Status
- Open dpmis.punjab.gov.pk/himmatcard-verification.
- Enter your CNIC number.
- View your eligibility or card status.
Phases So Far
| Phase | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 40,000 |
| Phase 2 | 25,000 |
| Phase 3 (launched 1 October 2025) | 35,000 |
| Total | 100,000 |
Official pages give different totals (85,000 on one page, 100,000 after Phase 3). We use the latest Social Welfare Department figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Himmat Card?
The Himmat Card is a Government of Punjab card for persons with disabilities (PWDs). It currently gives a quarterly stipend of Rs10,500, and other government services for PWDs will be added to it later.
Who is eligible for the Himmat Card?
PWDs certified by Social Welfare Punjab, assessed as not fit to work, not employed in a government or private job, not recently receiving Bait-ul-Maal, Zakat, PSPA or BISP support, with a BISP PMT score of 45 or less, and with updated data in the DPMIS system.
How much money does the Himmat Card give?
Rs10,500 every three months (quarterly).
How do I check my Himmat Card status?
Use the official verification page at dpmis.punjab.gov.pk/himmatcard-verification with your CNIC, or call the helpline 1312.
Can the Himmat Card be used for travel?
Yes. The government announced that it works as a travel card across Punjab, with free travel on the Orange Line and Metro Bus in Lahore, Multan and Rawalpindi.
Is there an age limit?
No. Children with disabilities are covered through a parent or guardian, according to the official FAQs.