The Punjab She Threads Program 2026 is a Punjab-only programme for rural women who want to learn textile skills and earn a stated monthly stipend while they train.
This is an officially announced and reported programme, not a fully verified guaranteed benefit. The source cites the official WDD page, its launch announcement, Radio Pakistan and APP reports. Still, treat all amounts, eligibility, dates and registration as stated in the source and confirm them through official channels, because the source gives no confirmed overall last date, no confirmed standalone portal, no confirmed payment timing or channel, and no confirmed certificate process.
It is Punjab-only, not nationwide, and not a cash grant, ration, livestock, maternal, widow or school payment. It is free, factory-based textile training with a stated stipend.
What Does the She Threads Program Offer?
The programme was launched on 16 December 2025 by Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz. It is run by WDD, the Punjab Women Development Department, with PSDF, the Punjab Skill Development Fund. As reported, Rs. 310 million has been allocated for the project.
The course lasts three months inside factories, so women learn in a real workplace. Training is free, with no fee to join. The stated stipend is Rs. 15,000 a month during the course, or Rs. 45,000 for three months as stated. Confirm payment timing and method through official channels.
Women learn sewing and stitching by hand and with machines, cutting, measuring, quality checking and industrial machine work. They learn how to make clothes from start to finish, how factories work, how to work in a team, and how to check clothes for quality. Training sites named in the source include Shahkam Industries and Masood Textile Mills in Lahore.
The stated aim is to train 2,500 women by June 2027. Phase 1 trained 100 women. Phase 2 has 800 seats, started on 28 August 2026, and applications were still open according to the source. Seats are limited, so apply early after checking official updates.
Who May Be Eligible?
The source describes these rules as stated. Some details may change, so confirm the latest rules from the official source before applying.
- Rural women aged 18 to 45
- Permanent residents of Punjab with a valid CNIC
- Minimum primary education
- Living in Lahore, Multan, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Sahiwal, Bahawalpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Gujranwala, Sargodha, Mianwali or Sheikhupura
- Generally unemployed and not enrolled in another government scholarship or training programme
- Preference for deserving and low-income women
How to Apply for the Punjab She Threads Program
Visit the official WDD page for the latest details: https://wdd.punjab.gov.pk/SheThreads
You can also visit an officially designated registration centre for in-person guidance. Confirm centres and timings from the official website before you travel.
When you apply, you may need to give your full name as on your CNIC, your father’s or husband’s name, date of birth, CNIC number, district and tehsil, phone number and education details. Check every detail first. Keep your phone active so the centre can contact you, because a small mistake can delay your application.
After you apply, your information is checked. If selected, you may get an SMS or phone call, as stated in the source, and you will then need to visit the centre for document verification. Selection depends on eligibility, proper documents and seat availability. Applying does not guarantee selection.
Documents You May Need
The source lists a CNIC copy, two passport-size photos, educational certificates and a domicile certificate. The centre may also ask for a district-specific form.
Avoid Registration Scams
Only apply through official channels. No real government programme will ask for money for registration, so if someone asks for a fee, do not pay. Do not share your CNIC, bank details or OTP with any unknown person, and do not open fake links sent through WhatsApp or Facebook. Always check the official website before trusting any message. A person who claims to be an agent and asks for advance payment is a scammer.
Does Training Guarantee a Job?
Training can help women find factory work or start small sewing work at home, but it does not guarantee a job or salary for every participant. Ask the centre how assessment and certificates work.
