Aghosh Program Payment Schedule 2026
The Aghosh Program payment is a conditional cash transfer of up to Rs 38,000, released in stages rather than one lump sum. Each amount is unlocked only when you complete a specific health milestone, starting from registration and continuing until your child’s birth registration.
This guide sets out the full 2026 schedule, including how much arrives at each stage, who qualifies, which thirteen districts are covered, and how to check your balance online with your CNIC. Run by the Punjab Social Protection Authority under the Punjab Human Capital Investment Project, this scheme exists to protect mothers and newborns during the first 1,000 days. Read on before you rely on any figure you have seen elsewhere.
Overview
Aghosh is a health and nutrition conditional cash transfer scheme for pregnant women, lactating mothers, and mothers of children up to two years of age. It is a component of the Punjab Human Capital Investment Project (PHCIP), with the Punjab Social Protection Authority (PSPA) as the lead agency.
Many mothers in low-income households skip antenatal checkups or deliver at home simply because travel and hospital costs feel impossible. That single decision raises the risk for both mother and child.
Aghosh removes the financial barrier by paying you for doing the very things that keep you and your baby safe. Attend your check-up, deliver at a government facility, and complete the vaccinations, and each step brings a payment.
Registration is handled by a lady health visitor at a basic health unit or rural health center, and every milestone is recorded in the electronic medical record system before payment is released.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
| Program | Aghosh Health and Nutrition Conditional Cash Transfer |
| Run by | Punjab Social Protection Authority (PSPA) under PHCIP |
| Supported by | Health and Population Department, Government of Punjab |
| Total support | Up to Rs 38,000 per eligible woman |
| Paid as | Milestone-based installments, not a single payment |
| Coverage | 13 selected districts of Punjab |
| Balance check | payment.pspa.gop.pk using your CNIC |
| Helpline | 1221 |
You can browse every welfare scheme we cover on our Home Page. A dedicated overview is also available on our Aghosh Program page.
Complete Aghosh Program Payment Schedule 2026
Here is the official Aghosh Program payment breakdown. The amounts add up to Rs 38,000 when every stage is completed.
| Milestone | Amount | When It Is Paid |
| Registration in Aghosh at a BHU or RHC by a Lady Health Visitor | Rs 2,000 | After registration |
| Four scheduled antenatal visits, Rs 3,000 after each visit | Rs 12,000 | During pregnancy |
| Safe delivery at a government facility (BHU, RHC, THQ, or DHQ) | Rs 10,000 | After childbirth |
| Newborn checkup within 15 days of birth | Rs 2,000 | First 15 days |
| First measles vaccination | Rs 3,000 | Per schedule |
| Second measles vaccination | Rs 4,000 | Per schedule |
| Child’s CRC number added to the EMR system by the LHV | Rs 5,000 | After birth registration |
| Total | Rs 38,000 | All stages completed |
Two points are worth noting. First, Rs 38,000 is the maximum, so a mother who misses stages receives less. Second, older articles still quote Rs 23,000, which was the previous total before the increase.
Why a Payment May Not Arrive
- The milestone was not recorded in the EMR app by the Lady Health Visitor
- The delivery took place at home rather than a government health facility
- Your registered mobile number has changed or is no longer active
- Your CNIC details do not match the record entered at registration
- The visit was completed, but processing is still pending in the system
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility is straightforward, but the district condition is strict and catches many applicants by surprise.
- You must be a pregnant woman, a lactating mother, or a mother of a child up to two years of age
- A valid CNIC is required
- You must belong to one of the thirteen selected districts
- The scheme targets poor and vulnerable households
- Registration must be completed at a public health facility, not online
The 13 Eligible Districts
| District | District | District |
| Bahawalpur | Muzaffargarh | Kot Addu |
| Bhakkar | Dera Ghazi Khan | Taunsa Sharif |
| Mianwali | Rahim Yar Khan | Rajanpur |
| Khushab | Layyah | Bahawalnagar |
| Lodhran |
If your district is not on this list, you are not eligible for Aghosh at present, no matter what an agent or a website claims. Large cities such as Lahore, Multan, and Faisalabad are not part of the current thirteen.
Required Documents
The Aghosh Program payment is milestone-based, and registration happens in person, so bring the originals with you to the health facility.
- Original CNIC of the mother
- Pregnancy registration slip or record from the health facility
- An active mobile number registered in your own name
- Child’s B Form or CRC after delivery, for the birth registration payment
- Vaccination card, which records the measles doses
Keep every visit slip and vaccination record safely. If a payment is delayed, these papers are the fastest way to prove that the milestone was completed.
Step-by-Step Application Process
How to Register
- Visit your nearest Basic Health Unit or Rural Health Centre in an eligible district.
- Meet the Lady Health Visitor and ask to be registered in the Aghosh Program.
- Provide your CNIC and pregnancy details so they can be entered in the EMR app.
- Confirm that your correct mobile number is recorded, since payment alerts are sent there.
- Attend every scheduled antenatal visit and keep your slips.
- Deliver at a government health facility to qualify for the delivery payment.
- Complete the newborn checkup, both measles vaccinations, and the birth registration.
How to Check Aghosh Program Payment Status by CNIC
- Open the official payment portal at payment.pspa.gop.pk.
- Enter your CNIC number exactly as it appears on your card, without spaces or dashes.
- Enter your registered mobile number if the portal requests it.
- Submit the form to view your registration status and credited milestones.
- Review the installment details to see which payments have been released and which remain pending.
- If something looks wrong, call the helpline 1221 or visit your BHU to have the record corrected.
Checking your balance is free. No portal, agent, or shop should ever charge you for a status check or ask for a share of your payment.
Latest Updates
- The total conditional cash transfer now stands at up to Rs 38,000, replacing the earlier Rs 23,000 figure.
- Payments are checked online at the official portal payment. pspa.gop.pk, and the social protection helpline 1221 handles registration and payment queries.
- Funds are collected through branchless banking agents using biometric verification, so bring your CNIC and your own thumb impression.
- Milestones are only paid after the Lady Health Visitor records them in the EMR app, which is why a completed visit can still show as pending for a short period.
- The project covers thirteen districts and runs under PSPA, so coverage and figures can change with provincial policy.
Women looking at other support can also read about the Maryam Ki Dastak doorstep service, which helps obtain documents such as a birth certificate, and the Khud Mukhtar Khatoon financing option for women entrepreneurs.
Mothers who also want a marketable skill can explore the free digital skills, beautician, and hospitality training offered by the Women Development Department, Government of Punjab. Our How to Apply guide covers the process, and the SEHR Program Online Registration Last Date 2026 page lists current batch dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Aghosh Program payment in 2026?
Eligible women can receive up to Rs 38,000 in total. The money arrives in milestone-based installments, beginning with Rs 2,000 at registration and ending with Rs 5,000 after the child’s CRC number is entered in the system.
How do I check my Aghosh Program payment status by CNIC?
Visit payment.pspa.gop.pk, enter your CNIC number, and submit. Your registration status and credited installments appear on screen. You can also call the helpline 1221 for the same information.
Is the Rs 23,000 figure still correct?
No. Rs 23,000 was the earlier total, and it has been increased to Rs 38,000. Many older articles have not been updated, so always confirm the current figure on the official portal.
Can I receive the delivery payment if I gave birth at home?
No. The Rs 10,000 delivery installment is paid only for a safe delivery at a government health facility such as a BHU, RHC, THQ, or DHQ. A home delivery does not qualify for this milestone.
Which districts are covered by the Aghosh Program?
Thirteen districts are covered: Bahawalpur, Muzaffargarh, Kot Addu, Bhakkar, Dera Ghazi Khan, Taunsa Sharif, Mianwali, Rahim Yar Khan, Rajanpur, Khushab, Layyah, Bahawalnagar, and Lodhran.
Conclusion
The Aghosh Program payment schedule rewards you for every step that protects your health and your baby’s future. Register early, attend all four antenatal visits, deliver at a government facility, and complete the vaccinations, and the full Rs 38,000 becomes reachable.
Keep your CNIC details correct, your mobile number active, and every visit slip safe so no Aghosh Program payment is missed. Check your balance only at payment. pspa.gop.pk, call 1221 if something is missing, and never pay anyone who promises to release your installment faster.
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