Ehsaas Kafalat program is launched by the Govt. of Pakistan to lessen the poverty and frustration of unemployed members of society. Specifically, , widows can take benefit from Kafalat program and it assists them in the fulfillment of daily needs of life.
After the successful completion of Benazir Income support programme launched in 2008 by Govt. of that time, Imran Khan started a game changing program with name of Ehsas program in 2019.
Several programs were initiated under umbrella of Ehsaas program merging Benazir Income support program in it. Ehsaas program, Ehsaas Rashan program and many schemes were introduced to serve and facilitate the general public, specifically the needy and the poor.
For a better future perspective and those who want to continue their education can apply for this program and get financial assistance through this revolutionary step by Govt. of Pakistan.
History of Ehsaas program
As you know BISP was launched in 2008. The successors continued it and it was later called Ehsaas Program. Under it, Ehsaas Kafalat program was a good move to facilitate the public particularly the needy.
Its pioneer ex PM Imran khan had a vision to lessen poverty by amending Article 38 D which includes the clause to provide basic necessities of food, shelter , clothing, education and health to the public.
Budget for Ehsaas Kafalat Program
Its budget was fixed as Rs. 260 billion in 14 different categories of low income people including widows, orphans, poor, unemployed, needy students and special citizens in the society.
Later its budget was increased by 30%. The move was taken to bring all the helping hands of the poor in Pakistan under one umbrella and to create cordination among all the institutions.
A good news was given that BISP and Ehsaas Kafalat program amount will be transferred soon.
BISP Kafalat Program Cash
Under Ehsaas Kafalat program, widows, orphans and unemployed members of society would get Rs.12000/-. Second instalment can be attained after 3 months of receiving of first instalment. It was later increased upto 14000Rs.
New amount of BISP Kafalat Program for August 2024 has been issued. You can check payment now. Monthly amount of BISP Kafalat Program has been increased to 8750Rs.
Eligibility criteria
In the most critical situations of life, a widow, a needy, orphan, disable or Transgender person can be eligible for getting Ehsaas Kafalat Program amount worth 14000. Govt. of Pakistan has set up an assistance system through this program and is determined to help the deserving people in their most vulnerable situation.
So, I will answer the question asked by most of people after they come to know about this program.
Lets talk bout Eligibility criteria for Ehsaas Kafalat program:
Bank Transfer of Kafalat money
Govt. has facilitated the public by fixing the banks for receiving the desired amount. Bank A l Habib will transfer money in Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan while in KPK, AJK, Gilgit Baltistan.
Al FALAH Bank will be responsible for transfer of Money. In addition, JazzCash and easy paisa can also be utilized for fund transfer.
Kafalat Program Guide
To ease the problems faced by users of Ehsas Kafalat program, an app is launched by Govt. of Pakistan under name of ‘’Ehsas Kafalat program guide’’. This app helps to get register, receive latest updates and all the available services of Ehsas program.
It is available on Google playstore. You can download it and get benefit from it.It has currently 10K + downloads. For all those who make both end meet, Ehsaas kafalat program is a game changer.
Over 700 illion families are taking advantage from it. By just making an id, You will be at ease and comfort. Food, clothes and education can be accessed by just one click for the needy and the poor. So, for beneficiaries of Kafalat program, its like a blessing in disguise.
Online check through CNIC
Ehsaas program is an initiative that is started by Govt. of Pakistan to eradicate poverty and maintain the subsistence level in Pakistan. Inflation has affected the majority of people and the general public is well aware of it.
So, in order to aid the needy, Govt has offered CNIC check facility and online registration portal. Under this program, Ehsaas Amdan program is also introduced by the Govt. to aid the unemployed persons.
8171 Web Portal
To check eligibility, Log in to 8171 web portal and enter 13 digit CNIC. For verification process, click on the ‘check’ button. Results will be shown on the screen after completion of verification process. If you are eligible then further proceed to get registered for Ehsaas Kafalat Program. NADRA is also providing facility for eligibility check.
Check payment status
In 2024, the amount of Ehsas Kafalat program has increased to 14000 instead of 12,000. To check the payment status, Visit the Web portal of program and enter 13 digit CNIC. You will be directed to the page where you can get information about payment status either it is pending or delivered.
Ehsaas Kafalat Card
Being a helping hand is more grateful than a tender heart. So is the case with ‘Dost madad Scheme’ given under ecover of Ehsas Kafalat program. To assist the needy in withdrawal of cash amount, Ehsas Kafalat card or Ehsaas Khidmat Card is inaugurated by Govt.
To attain your Kafalat card all you need to do is:
Ehsaas Zewar e Taleem program
If you get registered for Zewar e Taleem program, you will get a stipend of 1000 rupees along with a Khidmat Card.
Other subsidies
Ehsaas Kafalaat Program is a very good step taken by Govt to eliminate the poverty and to provide the basic necessities of life to the widows and deserving communities.Besides stipend of 14000Rs.
In two installments, there is a subsidy of Rs 2000 for people with low incomes according to the PM Sasta petrol and Sasta diesel scheme. The Khidmat centers will be open from 8 a.m to 5 p.m.
FAQs
In the end, it can be concluded that Ehsas Kafalat program 2024 is a great program inaugurated by the Govt. of Pakistan to help more than 700 million families through stipend of 14000. It is a marvellous step to alliviate the living standards of Deserving families in particular, widows, transgenders, deserving students of society. As mentioned above, Ehsaas program has several other schemes to improve the conditions of the poor and the needy.