Prime Minister Imran Khan will launch the Rs 15 billion “Ehsaas Amdan (income) Programme” – one of several programmes under the Ehsaas umbrella, in Layyah today.
What is the Ehsaas Programme?
The programme is aimed at creating respectable livelihood opportunities for those that are the most disadvantaged.
It involves giving away of small assets to those who live below the poverty line so that they can earn a living and can come out of the shackles of poverty. Assets include livestock (goats, cows, buffaloes and poultry), agricultural inputs, body of Chingchi rickshaws, and inputs for small retail outlets and small enterprises. The programme has set a target of providing around 200,000 assets to the deserving households (60% women and 30% youth beneficiaries). The scale of the programme will be enhanced based on results. This programme is complimentary to Ehsaas Kafaalat, operations of which commenced on January 31, 2020 and through which the government will provide cash stipends of Rs2000 to around seven million most deserving women by end of the year. Read more from Propergaanda: Ahmed Godil responds to severe bullying after PSL opening ceremony