Ehsaas Rashan Riayat Program
The Ehsaas Rashan Riayat program, particularly prominent in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit Baltistan, Azad Jammu Kashmir, and Islamabad, is garnering significant attention as Ramadan approaches. With over 10,000 daily transactions, the program’s outreach and impact continue to grow steadily.
Preparing for Ramadan: Ehsaas Rashan Riayat Program
Senator Sania Dr. Nishtar, Special Assistant to the Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Security, underscores the program’s readiness to address the needs of impoverished families as Ramadan draws near. With an increasing number of Kiryana stores joining the initiative daily, beneficiaries are equipped to undertake essential shopping for the upcoming Ramadan period, emphasizing the crucial role this grant plays in supporting deserving households. Additionally, those yet to benefit from the Rashan Riayat program can still avail themselves of subsidies of up to Rs. 3,000.
Overview of the 2024 Grant
The 2024 grant encompasses a 30% subsidy on essential commodities such as wheat flour, edible oil, ghee, and pulses, with a total distribution amounting to Rs. 10,600 billion allocated to 20 million eligible families.
Subsidized Items and their Allocations
- Atta (Flour): Rs. 400/- per 10 kg
- Sugar (Cheeni): Rs. 70/- per kg
- Ghee: Rs. 300/- per kg
- Masala or Spices: Rs. 10 subsidy
- Drinks or Juices: Rs. 30 subsidy
- Dates or Khajoor: Rs. 50 subsidy
- Basin: Rs. 50 subsidy
- Rice or Chawal: Rs. 25 subsidy
- Cooking Oil: Rs. 25 subsidy
- Pulses or Dalain: Rs. 20 subsidy
- Tea or Chae: Rs. 100 subsidy
- Milk or Doodh: Rs. 30 subsidy
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Eligibility Criteria for Participation
To qualify for subsidies under the 5566 Ramzan Assistance Scheme or the 5566 Ehsaas Rashan Scheme, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Possess a valid old CNIC of the registered household.
- Be beneficiaries of the BISP Benazir Income Support Programme.
- For participation in the Punjab Ehsaas Rashan program, candidates can send an SMS to 5566 from their mobile phones using a valid CNIC.
- Citizens can also earn bonuses for the 19 items listed in the bundle.
Implementation and Conclusion
The 5566 Ehsaas scheme, a Punjab Ehsaas Rashan Riayat initiative, is spearheaded by the government of Pakistan to provide financial support and subsidized rations to impoverished individuals, offering a monthly assistance of Rs. 4,500. This comprehensive support aims to enable recipients to better care for their families. Fulfillment of the eligibility criteria ensures access to these vital resources, including free meals.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How much subsidy is provided in the Ramazan Rashan Relief Package 2024?
- The project entails a 30% subsidy on the purchase of wheat flour, edible oil, ghee, and pulses inputs.
2. How can one participate in the Ramazan Rashan Relief Package?
- To participate in the Punjab Ehsaas Rashan program, candidates can send an SMS to 5566 from their mobile phones using a valid CNIC.