Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has unveiled “Punjab Dhee Rani – Sab Say Achi Sab Say Sayani (daughter of Punjab – best of all, wise of all) Scheme”, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
Through this programme every newly-wed couple will get Rs100,000 through ATM as ‘salami’ while meal will be served to around 20 guests.
All the newly-wed couples will be provided necessary furniture, crockery, clothes and other necessary goods for domestic use.
Deserving applicants can apply for mass weddings through CMP.Punjab.gov.pk online.
The chief minister also directed to establish a helpline 1312 to facilitate couples interested to take part in the mass weddings.
Special teams will visit the residences of successful applicants for verification and to ensure transparency in the process.
Reporter Rao Dilshad Hussain