The Punjab Mazdoor Card—launched by the Punjab Government in partnership with the Punjab Employees Social Security Institution (PESSI)—continues to expand its benefits for registered workers.
For November 2025, the government has introduced new financial support features aimed at improving access to social protection, healthcare, and emergency assistance for low-income laborers.

This update is important for more than 1.1 million registered workers across Punjab who rely on the Mazdoor Card for medical support, subsidized purchases, and digital financial access.

What’s Officially Confirmed in the Latest Update

Based on publicly available government information and PESSI announcements, here are the real, verified updates:✅ 1. New Cash Support Categories Added

The Punjab Government has expanded the Mazdoor Card financial assistance categories to include:

• Emergency medical support

• Accidental injury assistance

• Short-term financial relief for registered workers

These benefits are tied to a worker’s PESSI registration and verified employment status.

✅ 2. Continued Integration With Banking System

The Mazdoor Card still functions as:

• ATM card

• Debit card

• Digital wallet-enabled ID card

Workers can withdraw financial assistance from partner bank ATMs and make purchases at POS terminals.

✅ 3. Health Facilities Linked With Card

PESSI hospitals and selected private hospitals continue providing:

• Free OPD

• Emergency treatment

• Maternity services

• Injury support

The Mazdoor Card acts as a digital ID for medical verification.

✅ 4. Digital Transparency Improvements

To reduce fraud, the government has expanded:

• Biometric identity checks

• Digital attendance for registered workers

• Automated benefit tracking via PESSI systems

This ensures that benefits reach the actual worker, not middlemen.

Who Can Receive the New Benefits?

Workers registered under Punjab Social Security can access the new benefits if:

• Their employer is registered with PESSI

• Monthly contributions are updated

• CNIC and employment details are verified

These conditions prevent misuse and keep the system accountable.

How to Check Your Punjab Mazdoor Card Status

You can check your status through:

✅ 1. Official PESSI Helpline

Call the PESSI help center for real-time updates on eligibility, benefits, or card activation.

✅ 2. PESSI Regional Offices

Workers can update their employment information, dependents, and verification details directly.

✅ 3. Partner Bank Branches

For ATM issues, balance checks, or card re-issuance, visit the issuing bank (commonly Bank of Punjab or partner banks chosen by the provincial government).

Benefits Workers Currently Receive Through the Mazdoor Card

Based on publicly available Punjab Government statements, the Mazdoor Card typically includes:

• Free medical treatment at PESSI hospitals

• Injury support

• Death/disability support for families

• Maternity benefits

• Access to subsidized products

• Digital banking access for wage payments

• Priority for future government labor schemes

The latest update adds cash support categories to strengthen existing benefits.

Why This Update Matters for Workers

Punjab’s labor force often lacks access to:

• Healthcare

• Legal protection

• Emergency financial support

The expanded Mazdoor Card system gives low-income workers:

• A digital identity

• A verified benefits record

• Direct access to government assistance

• Freedom from middlemen and manual paperwork

This modern system is part of Punjab’s broader shift toward digital welfare and worker protection.

Avoiding Fraud & Fake Cards

Workers should avoid:

• Unregistered agents

• Fake “card activation” fees

• WhatsApp/Telegram groups claiming new subsidies

Only trust:

✅ Official PESSI offices
✅ Government announcements
✅ Partner bank branches
✅ Verified Punjab Government social media pages

Conclusion

The Punjab Mazdoor Card’s latest update strengthens the government’s commitment to worker welfare by adding new cash benefits, improving digital verification, and expanding access to medical and financial support.
For laborers across Punjab, this means more security, faster assistance, and greater transparency in a system designed to improve their daily lives.