'Ehsaas Payment System' to be digitalized by September this year: Dr Sania
Last updated on: 14 May,2021 02:21 pm
She said govt is also introducing targeted subsidies for Ehsaas beneficiaries in Utility Stores
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) – Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation Dr Sania Nishtar on Friday said that over 7 million needy population of Pakistan are being looked after under ‘Ehsaas Kafalat Program’.
The SAPM said ‘Ehsaas Payment System’ will be fully digitalized by September this year.
She said opening biometric ATMs and bank branches for the Ehsaas beneficiaries will be a major feature of the new Ehsaas digital payment system.
Dr Nishtar said Ehsaas is focusing on accountability and impact which laid the foundations for becoming a globally leading example of how to tackle poverty.
She went on to say that the federal government is also introducing targeted subsidies for Ehsaas beneficiaries in Utility Stores Corporation of Pakistan and karyana stores from next month under Ehsaas program.
“Ehsaas beneficiaries for targeted subsidies on certain food items will be identified through the process of IT integration which is now working seamlessly,” she said.
Replying to a question, she said Ehsaas Langar scheme will be further expanded to the rest of country to ensure that no one goes to bed hungry.
Special Assistant said all these practical measures are aimed at narrowing the gap between the rich and the poor and for development of social harmony in the country.