The Punjab Rashan Card 2025 initiative in Punjab has now entered a door-to-door registration phase via the Punjab Social and Economic Registry (PSER) survey teams. According to official sources, field teams began visiting households across the province starting April 23, 2025 under the leadership of the provincial government. Homes will be visited for data-collection and verification so eligible low-income families can enroll and receive subsidised grocery rations or support.
This time, registration isn’t happening through long queues or online confusion. Instead, PSER staff will reach your doorstep, a first major step toward transparent targeting. Officials said this new approach will:
- Cover families missed in earlier data rounds.
- Use digital tablets and biometric checks to avoid duplication.
- Build a single verified database for all welfare programs.
How the registration works
- Survey visit – PSER teams, with official IDs, visit every household.
- Data entry – They collect information like CNIC, family size, and income through tablets.
- Verification – Biometric and poverty-score checks are done instantly.
- Confirmation – Families meeting criteria receive SMS confirmation or an official slip.
- Card delivery – The digital or physical Rashan Card is issued for grocery purchases at partner stores.
| Step | Action | What You Need |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Team Visit | CNIC, proof of residence |
| 2 | Data Collection | Household & income info |
| 3 | Biometric Verification | Thumb scan via device |
| 4 | Eligibility Decision | Based on PSER score |
| 5 | Activation | SMS confirmation & card use |
Who qualifies for the Rashan Card 2025
The programme targets low-income families in Punjab who:
- Earn below the government-set threshold.
- Hold valid CNICs with Punjab addresses.
- Are not government employees (except low grades).
- Have not already benefited from overlapping welfare schemes.
- Allow home survey and data verification.
What you’ll get with the card
- Subsidised flour, pulses, sugar, ghee/oil, and rice each month.
- Direct price discounts at registered utility or Kiryana shops.
- Transparent, trackable transactions, no middlemen.
- SMS alerts for new offers or balance updates.
Important reminders
- Keep your original CNIC ready.
- Do not pay anyone for registration, it’s 100% free.
- Ask to see the team’s official ID card before sharing details.
- Save any SMS confirmation for follow-up.
- Visit your Union Council or PSER office if your household hasn’t been visited yet.
Conclusion
If you’ve struggled with grocery bills or inflation in recent months, this survey could be your chance to get real relief. Cooperate with PSER teams, verify your details carefully, and stay alert for your confirmation message. Punjab’s new data-driven approach could finally make ration support reach the families who truly need it most.
FAQs
- What is the Rashan Card 2025 programme about?
It’s a subsidised grocery or ration support scheme by Punjab government for low-income families, administered via PSER registration. - Do I need to apply online?
While online registration exists in some cases, the current major drive is door-to-door survey by PSER. - What documents should I have ready?
Valid CNIC, registered mobile number, utility bill or rent proof, asset/income information. - Will the survey team charge me anything?
No, official teams will not ask for money. If someone demands payment, treat it as scam. - What happens if the survey team misses my home?
You may wait for next cycle or contact your local PSER/union council office for rescheduling. - When will I know if I’m eligible?
You will receive an SMS or notification after verification if you qualify. - Can someone who owns land apply?
It depends on the poverty score and asset criteria; owning large assets may affect eligibility. - Is this registration only for rural areas?
No, both rural and urban households in Punjab are being visited. - How soon after registration can I use the Rashan Card?
After approval you can use it at authorised stores; the exact activation time may vary by district. - Does this guarantee the monthly subsidy or ration?
Registration makes you eligible, but actual delivery depends on your activation and store-connectivity.
