CM Punjab Unveils Online Payment System The Punjab government has taken a major digital step and launched a digital salary app in the Forest, Wildlife, and Fisheries Department for daily wage workers. CM Punjab Unveils Online Payment System The project was launched by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on May 26, 2025. This will benefit about 10,000 workers in Punjab, including forest guards, drivers, and field workers.

CM Punjab Unveils Online Payment System The Punjab government has introduced a digital payment system for daily wage forest workers, in which money will be paid through a mobile app instead of cash. The project is under the guidance of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and will benefit about 10,000 workers.

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Expansion Plans & Future Outlook

This project has been started in Lahore, Rawalpindi and Faisalabad. It will be started in all cities of Punjab by June 2025. The workers will be paid as per the March 2024 rate, which is under the government law.

This is not just a small project but a big effort by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz to make government services online and convenient. This system works in conjunction with the digital forest program and will soon be launched in other departments as well.

Benefits

🔍Transparency: Biometrics do not allow fraud.

⏰ Timely payment: Salary is received on time, no delays.

🏦 Bank connection: Workers are connected to the bank.

🔒 Security: This method is safer than cash.

Challenges

🏕️ Special Camps: Special camps and mobile vehicles are provided to help learn technology.

📱 Low Internet Areas: Where internet is low, work is done through SMS and with the help of an agent.

🏢 Account Help: NADRA and bank officials assist in creating accounts.

📞 Helpline: The government’s helpline helps prevent fraud.

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Government Support & Worker Assistance

• Not every worker knows how to use a mobile phone, so the government is providing help:
• Training camps have been set up so that workers can learn how to use mobile apps.
• Where internet is low, help is available through SMS and a nearby helper.
• Workers can call the 24-hour helpline 0800-09400 for help.

Why It’s a Game-Changer for Daily Wage Laborers

This new system offers many benefits that were not possible with the old cash method. It provides workers with instant and easy payments without any delays or queues. Thanks to biometric verification, only the actual worker can receive his salary, which eliminates the possibility of fraud. The payment ledger is digitally secured, which reduces the chances of theft and mismanagement.In addition, many workers who previously did not have a bank account can now connect to the bank to save money, take out loans, and use their money wisely. This system also reduces paperwork and eliminates the work of other people in the middle, making the work easier and cleaner.

Latest Update

🚀 Launch: Announced by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on May 26, 2025.

🏙️ Start: Started in Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Faisalabad; will be expanded to the entire Punjab by June 2025.

💰 Salaries: As per the minimum wage of March 2024.

🌲 GIS Integration: Works in conjunction with digital forestry projects.

📈 Expansion: Plans to extend the system to other departments.

Contact

• Helpline: 0800-09400 (PITB)
• Offices: Forest Department offices or registration camps
• App: Bank of Punjab mobile app

Notes

🆓 Registration is free; beware of fee-charging scams.

📜 Payments are as per the Punjab Minimum Wage Act 2019.

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Conclusion

The Punjab government has taken a major step by introducing an innovative digital salary app for daily wage workers in the forestry, wildlife and fisheries sector. This project has been implemented under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and will benefit about 10,000 workers. This system will ensure that workers get their salaries on time and easily. There will be no fraud and workers will be able to connect to the bank.

The government has also created special training and helpline to help workers so that everyone can benefit. This project is not just a financial system but a big step towards the digitalization of government services, which will soon be expanded to other sectors. This innovative approach will bring ease and security to the lives of the workers and increase transparency and trust in the entire system.

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