LAHORE: The Punjab government will organize more than 5,600 mass marriages across the province under the Dhee Rani Programme starting from October 15.
The decision was made during the ninth meeting of the Provincial Steering Committee held in Lahore, chaired via video link by Provincial Minister for Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Mal Sohail Shaukat Butt.
The meeting was attended by Secretary Social Welfare Javed Akhtar Mahmood and senior officials, while all divisional commissioners participated through video link. During the session, approval was granted for more than 5,600 cases under the Dhee Rani Programme.
Speaking at the meeting, Minister Sohail Shaukat Butt said the initiative aimed to support the welfare of deserving women across Punjab.
“Our initial target was 5,000 weddings, and we are now arranging more than 5,600,” he said.
He added that the receipt of over 9,000 applications under the programme reflected a strong public response.
The minister noted that the Social Welfare Department would ensure transparency and effective coordination for the smooth implementation of the programme.
Sohail Shaukat Butt also directed district administrations and relevant departments to ensure proper arrangements for the upcoming ceremonies. Participants shared suggestions for improvement and assured their cooperation for the effective execution of the initiative.
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