The Government of Punjab has decided to launch a pilot project aimed at eliminating child labour and bringing working children back to schools and vocational training.
Under the initiative, a Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) program will be introduced in the first phase across nine districts. A total of 2,566 children will receive financial assistance to encourage school enrollment and regular attendance.
Each eligible child will receive Rs9,000 per month, which will be transferred directly into digital accounts to ensure transparency. Officials confirmed that the first installment will be released one month after the formal launch of the project.
For the pilot phase, the government has allocated Rs300 million, and the program will run from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027. Authorities have also planned a structured identification and case follow-up mechanism to make sure the support reaches deserving children.
If the pilot phase proves successful, the program will be expanded across Punjab in phases to reduce child labour and promote education province-wide.
Via: City42
