‘Ehsaas’ programme aims to provide facilities to deserving people: Dr Sania

ISLAMABAD, Aug 20 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation Dr Sania Nishtar has said “Ehsaas” programme aimed at providing possible facilitates to the poor segment of the society to sustain their lives.

Talking to PTV, she said under this project, vulnerable segment of the society would be uplifted and the needs of the deserving people would be fulfilled.

“Ehsaas is the flagship programme of the government to reduce inequality” adding that under the programme, 134 points would be covered, she said.

About difference between “Ehssas” and Benazir Income Support programmes (BISP), Dr Sania said out of the 134 points, only seven points were related to BISP adding that other points would be covered by other ministries or institutions of the country.