Punjab Zakat and Ushr Council Approves Estimated Budget for 2024-25
The 32nd meeting of the Punjab Zakat and Ushr Council has approved the estimated Zakat budget for the financial year 2024-25, totaling 6.77 billion rupees. This significant allocation aims to support over 300,000 deserving Zakat beneficiaries across various categories.
Breakdown of Allocations
The approved budget includes:
– Subsistence Allowance: 3.78 billion rupees for general subsistence allowance, with an additional 150 million rupees allocated specifically for blind individuals and 1 million rupees for leprosy patients.
– Marriage Support: 300 million rupees allocated for the marriage support of poor and needy girls, with an increased marriage grant from 25,000 to 100,000 rupees.
– Educational Scholarships: 200 million rupees allocated for general educational scholarships and another 200 million rupees for scholarships for religious seminaries (madaris).
– Technical Education Scholarships: 546 million rupees allocated to support technical education. Maximum budget has been set for the Technical Education Scholarship.
– Free Medical Treatment: 340 million rupees allocated for free medical treatment of poor and needy individuals at provincial, district, and tehsil-level hospitals.
– Taleef-e-Qalb: 50 million rupees allocated for reconciliation and social welfare initiatives.
– Employment Scheme: 539 million rupees allocated to support employment initiatives.
– Administrative Expenses: 566 million rupees allocated for administrative purposes.
Additional Initiatives
The council also approved an allocation of 50 million rupees for the release of prisoners as a pilot project. Furthermore, increments were approved for general educational scholarships, scholarships for religious seminaries, and subsistence allowances for leprosy patients. Click Here to read about PM Ramzan Relief Package eligibility and apply method.
Subcommittees Formed
To review and formulate rules and regulations regarding subsistence allowance, marriage grants, technical education scholarships, and other initiatives, subcommittees have been formed.
Conclusion
The Punjab Zakat and Ushr Council’s approval of the estimated budget for 2024-25 demonstrates the government’s commitment to supporting the most vulnerable members of society. This comprehensive allocation aims to provide financial assistance, educational support, and healthcare services to those in need. CM Punjab also giving other scholarships that are without these packages.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the total estimated Zakat budget for 2024-25?: 6.77 billion rupees.
2. How many beneficiaries will receive support under the Zakat program?: Over 300,000 deserving individuals.
3. What is the allocation for subsistence allowance?: 3.78 billion rupees.
References
¹ Zakat & Ushr Department. (2025). Budget (Consolidated & Zakat Funds).
² Punjab Portal. (2025). Zakat and Ushr Department.
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