Sindh Welfare Schemes 2026 List: Mamta, Zakat Grants, Hari Card, Senior Citizen Card and 6 More

Sindh families can also get federal BISP payments, which are separate. The table below lists each Sindh scheme, who it is for and where to go. Each group then has a short section with the papers you need. Five of the ten run through the Zakat system, so the first step for many families is the Local Zakat and Ushr Committee in their area.

All 10 Sindh welfare schemes at a glance

Sindh's schemes fall into four groups: health and maternity, Zakat support for the poor, cards for farmers, workers and the elderly, and the flood house grant. Apply only through the office named in the table, and never pay anyone to fill a form.

Mamta pays mothers up to Rs 30,000 for check-ups and vaccines

Mamta is the Sindh Social Protection Authority's Mother and Child Support Programme. It pays pregnant women and mothers of children under two up to Rs 30,000, in instalments, for keeping health check-ups, delivering at a facility and vaccinating the baby. Register free at a designated PPHI health facility.

Take your CNIC. The money rewards using the free health services

, so missing check-ups means missing instalments. The programme covers the first 1,000 days of a child's life, from pregnancy to the second birthday, and runs in selected districts. The helpline is 1054. See how to register for Mamta.

Five Zakat schemes go through your Local Zakat Committee

Sindh's Zakat department funds five kinds of help: the monthly guzara allowance, a marriage grant, a small business grant, hospital treatment and university stipends. Most start with an istehqaq certificate, a paper from your Local Zakat and Ushr Committee confirming you are entitled to Zakat.

Guzara allowance. Rs 1,000 a month, paid as Rs 6,000 every six months onto a Sindh Bank ATM card after biometric checks. One person per household can get it, and the list is reviewed each year between 1 July and 15 August. See how to get the guzara allowance.

Marriage grant. Rs 20,000, paid once by crossed cheque in the bride's name. The Sindh Zakat Council raised it from Rs 10,000 in August 2013. See the marriage grant guide.

Rehabilitation grant. Up to Rs 5,000, once, for a small business, push cart or tricycle. After payment your name comes off the Zakat list.

Health care. Free treatment at government hospitals up to Rs 5,000 as an indoor patient and Rs 3,000 as an outdoor patient, with Rs 400 at a basic health unit. The hospital's Health Welfare Committee can raise the ceiling. The money is never paid to you in cash.

University stipend. Tuition plus up to Rs 3,000 a month for one year, applied for through your public university's scholarship committee with an istehqaq certificate.

1. Find your Local Zakat and Ushr Committee through your union council or district Zakat office.
2. Apply in writing with a copy of your CNIC.
3. The committee checks your need and issues an istehqaq certificate if you qualify.
4. The selected list is displayed publicly and objections are heard.
5. Payment follows by cheque, ATM card or direct payment to the hospital or university.

Cards for farmers, workers and the elderly

Sindh issues three cards to particular groups: the Benazir Hari Card for small farmers, the Benazir Mazdoor Card for registered workers and the Sindh Senior Citizen Card for people aged 60 or above. Each has its own route, and none charges a fee.

Benazir Hari Card. For farmers holding 1 to 25 acres. It is a Sindh Bank ATM card into which subsidies are paid. Register free online with your CNIC, a photo and your Form VII land record. The helpline is 0311 1646111. See who qualifies for the Hari Card.

Benazir Mazdoor Card. This is the worker card from the Sindh Employees' Social Security Institution (SESSI). You cannot sign up alone: your employer registers the business and then you, and NADRA records your biometrics at a SESSI field office. SESSI's lines are 0800-33772 and 021-111-173-774. See the Mazdoor Card route.

Sindh Senior Citizen Card. Any permanent resident of Sindh aged 60 or above can apply on the Social Welfare Department's form, with a CNIC copy, three photographs and a PRC. Hand it in at the taluka or district social welfare office. The card is valid for five years. See how to apply.

Check your flood house grant by CNIC

Families rebuilding houses lost in the 2022 floods can check their grant on the Sindh People's Housing for Flood Affectees (SPHF) Beneficiary Platform. Enter your CNIC to see eligibility, bank account status and payment progress. No password or mobile number is needed.

If your case is missing, call +92 21 3123 4567. For a complaint, call 021 111 222 400 or email complaints@sphf.gos.pk. See how to check the SPHF status.

For BISP, which pays Sindh families separately, send your CNIC number to 8171; see how to check BISP on 8171.

Common questions

How much is the Zakat guzara allowance in Sindh?

Rs 1,000 a month, paid as Rs 6,000 every six months onto a Sindh Bank ATM card.

How much does the Mamta programme pay?

Up to Rs 30,000 per mother, in instalments tied to check-ups, facility delivery and vaccination.

Who can get the Benazir Hari Card?

Farmers in Sindh holding 1 to 25 acres. Registration is free and online.

Can I apply for the Benazir Mazdoor Card myself?

No. Your employer must first register the business and you with SESSI.

What age is the Sindh Senior Citizen Card for?

60 or above, for permanent residents of Sindh. The card is valid for five years.

Is the Sindh Zakat marriage grant Rs 10,000 or Rs 20,000?

Rs 20,000. The Sindh Zakat Council raised it from Rs 10,000 in August 2013, though the rulebook still prints both.

How we verified this

What we checked and where we read it.

Compiled on 14 November 2026 from our scheme guides and the official pages they cite: the Sindh Social Protection Authority (Mamta, helpline 1054), the Sindh Zakat department's Zakat disbursement procedure and guzara allowance page, the Social Welfare Department senior citizens page, the Benazir Hari Card site, SESSI and the SPHF Beneficiary Platform. We checked the SSPA site again on 14 November 2026.