Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government Announces Financial Support for Underprivileged Girls’ Weddings
Peshawar:The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has announced a significant initiative to support underprivileged girls by covering the expenses of their weddings, along with providing financial aid in the form of cash gifts. The decision was made during a meeting of the Social Welfare Department, chaired by KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur.
In the meeting, it was decided that over 4,000 deserving girls in the province will have their weddings funded by the government’s *Jahiz Fund* (Dowry Fund). The weddings will be held in collective ceremonies at the divisional level, and the entire expense for these events will be borne by the provincial government.
Additionally, as part of the welfare scheme, each of the girls will be provided with a cash grant of Rs. 200,000 from the Jahiz Fund to help with their wedding expenses. The initiative is aimed at supporting the underprivileged families and ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent girls from having a dignified wedding.
Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur emphasized during the meeting that the benefits of this scheme should only reach those who truly deserve them. He directed that the eligibility and distribution processes be carefully monitored to ensure transparency. Furthermore, he instructed that inactive shelters for women and children be made fully operational without delay.
### Other Welfare Measures:
The meeting also discussed several other welfare measures, including:
1. **Provision of Wheelchairs for Disabled Students:** The government will provide wheelchairs to disabled students across the province to ensure that they have equal access to education.
2. **Establishment of Old Age Homes:** The government has decided to establish old age homes for senior citizens in the province. These homes will provide accommodation and recreational facilities for the elderly, offering them a dignified living environment.
3. **Orphan Cards:** A special *Orphan Card* will be introduced for orphaned children, aimed at providing them with financial support and ensuring their well-being.
4. **Monthly Stipends for Schoolchildren:** It was also proposed that a monthly stipend of Rs. 5,000 be provided to school-going children, to support their educational needs.
5. **Welfare for Elderly Widows:** The government plans to issue ration cards to elderly widows in the province, with an additional proposal to provide them with Rs. 5,000 per month to meet their basic needs.
### Chief Minister’s Commitment:
Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur reiterated his government’s commitment to improving the lives of the underprivileged, saying, “These initiatives are just the beginning of a series of welfare programs that will empower the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, especially women, children, and the elderly.”
He further added that these programs reflect the provincial government’s dedication to social welfare and ensuring that no one is left behind in the pursuit of a better life.
The decisions made in this meeting are expected to have a far-reaching impact on the lives of many vulnerable groups in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, promoting social equity and welfare in the region.
