Punjab Chief Minister of the province Private individuals has announced the ‘Hemat Card’ under which disabled persons who are unable to work will be paid Rs 10,500 every three months by the government.
Ehsan Ahmad Haroon is 30 years old and is suffering from muscle disease. Both of his hands do not work and he has no legs below the knees and uses a wheelchair.
Speaking to Independent Urdu, Ehsan said that his disability certificate was issued eight years ago and it is also written on his certificate that he cannot do any work.
Punjab Ehsan has gone through the registration process for the government’s Himat card and is now listed as ‘not fit to work’ in the Punjab government’s records and is eligible to receive the Himat card.
Ehsan said that he received a call to register himself and he went to the Social Welfare office in Johar Town to register himself for the Himat Card.
Ehsan said that when he went there, he was first told that he would be given seven or seven and a half thousand rupees per month by the government.
After that he came to know that 10 thousand will be given every month but then he came to know that 10 thousand five hundred rupees will be given after every three months.
Ehsan said: “In the past, many facilities were announced for special persons in every government, but nothing was found. Now Maryam Nawaz has announced the Hamat card, but if this has been done in the air, then tell me.” What is our fault?’
Explaining his illness expenses, he said: ‘This amount is very little. My one month’s medicines in winter alone, which include antibiotics, gauze bandages, painkillers and other medicines, are 15 to 18 thousand rupees.
“When the cold is over, I have strength medicine, pain medicine, physiotherapy, which costs eight to 12 thousand rupees per month. What the government will give will not ease the financial burden of my parents.’
He said that this amount should be enough so that people like us who cannot do any work at least do not become a burden on our parents or family.
On the other hand, Independent Urdu spoke to Special Person Sahar Saeed.
Sahar has been holding a ‘Disability Certificate’ for the last 10 years, on the basis of which she is currently employed in a multinational organization.
Sahar had obtained this certificate from Services Hospital in Lahore and for this he had to go to the hospital himself where he had an interview and a complete check-up after which the doctor there provided him with this certificate but Sahar is still a disabled person of Govt. are not registered with
Talking to Independent Urdu, Sahar said that ‘I also want to get Himmat card, so for registration I spoke to the concerned officer in Social Welfare Department, who told me that he will get a phone call for registration himself because he dis are in the records of the government due to the making of the ability certificate.’
Sahar may not get the Hamat card as this card is for people who are ‘not fit to work’ or unable to work.
What is the Courage Card?
A few days ago, the Chief Minister of Punjab announced the issuance of Himat Card for the special people of the province, for which the registration process was started in June.
Last week, Hamat Cards program has been launched for the convenience of special persons in Punjab under which a Memorandum of Understanding was also signed between the Department of Social Welfare Punjab and Bank of Punjab.
Under this memorandum, Bank of Punjab will issue ATM cards to 65,000 special people in the province, which has been named Himat Card.
10 and a half rupees will be paid to special people across the province through this Himat card every three months.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has also issued instructions to ensure payment through Himat card from September 15.
Punjab Minister for Social Welfare Sohail Shaukat Butt told Independent Urdu regarding Himat Card, ‘For Himat Card we are registering at each tehsil level. We have the data of about 384 thousand disabled persons across Punjab. In this we have created two categories in which one category is fit to work and the other is not fit to work.
Minister for Social Welfare Punjab said that ‘Hemat card will be given to special people of not fit to work category, that is, those people who are bedridden and their physical condition is such that they cannot work.’
According to Sohail Shaukat Butt, boards have been formed in hospitals to issue certificates to special persons, including a member of Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TUTA Punjab), Labor Department, Social Welfare Department, a concerned doctor, and the Medical Superintendent of the hospital. are included.
It is written in the certificate that a person is able to work or not and on this basis the identity card of that person is made.
How to get courage card
Sohail Shaukat Butt said: ‘According to our data, 384,000 certificates have been issued in Punjab, while there are about 170,000 people in the ‘not fit to work’ category.
“For their registration, we have appointed around 176 assistant directors at each tehsil level who will go door to door to verify the physical condition of disabled persons.”
According to him, the work of registration of disabled persons is being done for the first time in Punjab, earlier only disability certificate was given.
He said that biometrics of special persons will also be done and with the help of Punjab IT Board, a mobile application has also been created where all this information will be stored along with a helpline 1312 to get Hamat Card. It is working from 6th June 2024, 6 days a week from 8 AM to 4 PM.
According to him: ‘A person who is a resident of Punjab, has a disability certificate, is not able to work, has a PMT score (poverty level score) of 3200, is eligible to get a Hemat card. Don’t do government job, don’t take financial assistance from Benazir Income Support or Punjab BISP or Punjab Social Protection Authority PSPA before that.’
Minister for Social Welfare Punjab Sohail Shaukat Butt said that ‘in the recent budget, the Chief Minister of Punjab approved our scheme and gave two billion for Himat card, under which we give these people 10 and a half every three months. Will pay thousand rupees.
We also wanted more budget which was approved by the Chief Minister, now we will issue Himat Card to 65 thousand special people in Punjab in the first phase and so far more than 32 thousand disabled people have been physically verified while the rest of the people The verification will be completed in the next two weeks.
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“We have provided the data of 32 thousand people to Punjab Bank, now the bank will open the account of these people and issue them an ATM card.”
On the other hand, Sahar Saeed says that ‘I know that nothing special has been done at the government level for people like us except a disability certificate. What I have seen in my life is that for people like us there is only a quota in the field of jobs or education, on which some people got the facility and some did not.’
According to Sahar, he has seen for the first time that something is being done for special people, but Sahar also had some questions, like ‘When the current government ends, will the incoming government not close this card?’
He asked whether this card will really get to the deserving people or some elements will get their own personal benefits, how will the transparency of this card be ensured?
‘Can’t fit-to-work disabled people be given government jobs so that they can be self-sufficient?’
According to Sahar, if any such job comes at the government level, she will definitely try to get it.
We also asked the Minister for Social Welfare Sohail Shaukat Butt to answer all these questions.
Sohail Shaukat Butt said that this work of welfare has not been done by any government before and the good measures taken for the nation never stop. Such works are the good name of the country and it will continue in the coming times. This card will not be closed.
He said that it is not possible to get the facility of this card to those who do not deserve it.
‘A whole board issues a disability certificate. Apart from this, the physical condition is verified by a 17th grade officer with a team of four persons and a record will be made. Therefore, no compromise on transparency is possible.’
He further said that we are working for those who are fit to work. Will come for
We will accommodate them in government and private institutions, that is, where 33 people are working, one disabled person will also be entitled.
According to him, suppose if a private food chain has 3000 people working in the whole of Punjab, then they will have to give 3% quota to fit-to-work disabled people in the whole of Punjab.
He said that the proposed three percent quota for fit-to-work disabled persons will be approved as soon as possible after which we will start working on it.
It has been proposed to keep a quota of three percent in public and private educational institutions for those with disabilities who want to study.
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The Courage Card: A Lifeline for Disabled Persons in Punjab
The Punjab government has introduced the Himmat Card, a revolutionary initiative aimed at providing financial support to disabled persons in the province. The card is a part of the government’s efforts to improve the lives of special persons, ensuring they receive the assistance they need to live with dignity.
What is the Himmat Card?
The Himmat Card is a package of services offered by the government to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). It is a special card designed to provide financial support to disabled individuals who are unable to work due to their physical condition. The card is a collaborative effort between the Department of Social Welfare Punjab and Bank of Punjab, which will issue ATM cards to 65,000 special people in the province [[3]].
Eligibility and Registration Process
To be eligible for the Himmat Card, an individual must have a disability certificate and be registered with the Social Welfare Department. The registration process involves creating two categories: fit to work and not fit to work. Those who are bedridden and unable to work will be eligible to receive the Himmat Card [[2]].
Ehsan Ahmad Haroon, a 30-year-old suffering from muscle disease, is an example of someone who has gone through the registration process and is eligible to receive the Himmat Card. Despite his disability, Ehsan is determined to live an independent life, and the Himmat Card is a welcome relief for him and his family.
Benefits and Payment Structure
The Himmat Card will provide financial support to special persons in the form of a quarterly payment of Rs 10,500 [[1]]. This amount will be disbursed through the Bank of Punjab, ensuring easy access to funds for the beneficiaries. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has instructed the authorities to ensure payment through the Himmat Card from September 15 [[3]].
While the Himmat Card is a positive initiative, some beneficiaries have expressed concerns about the amount being insufficient to cover their medical expenses. Ehsan, for instance, spends around Rs 15,000 to Rs 18,000 per month on his medicines, gauze bandages, painkillers, and other treatments. He hopes that the government will consider increasing the payment amount in the future.
Challenges and Opportunities
Sahar Saeed, another special person, is employed in a multinational organization and holds a Disability Certificate. While she is eligible for the Himmat Card, her employment status may disqualify her from receiving the card. This highlights the need for a more inclusive approach to the program, ensuring that all disabled individuals have access to the support they need.
The Himmat Card is a step in the right direction, providing financial assistance to those who need it most. However, it is essential to address the concerns of beneficiaries and work towards creating a more comprehensive support system for disabled persons in Punjab.
Conclusion
The Himmat Card is a beacon of hope for disabled persons in Punjab, offering them a chance to live with dignity and independence. While there are challenges to
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The Punjab government has recently launched the Himat Card, a comprehensive package of services designed to support disabled persons in the province. The card aims to provide financial assistance to those who are
