Five ‘Ehsas homes’ to be established for old-age people

ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (APP):The government has planned to establish five ‘Ehsaas homes’ for elderly poor in the country with the utilization of Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal’s (PBM) resources for taking care of this important segment of society.

According to an available document, under the Ehsaas Programme, the government will consider a public-private partnership model for establishing homes for the elderly.

It said in addition, pension for the elderly that are already enrolled in the Employees Old Age Benefit Institute (EOBI) of Government has been increased from Rs 5,250 to Rs 6,500.

It added for ensuring transparency in pension transfer, the EOBI is establishing a biometric payment pensions system in the country. The Ministry of Human Rights has also drafted a bill to accrue certain benefits to the elderly.