Govt’s Ehsaas Kafaalat Policy to benefit two million families with special persons: PM

E-Kachehri held to answer queries of Ehsaas beneficiaries
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ISLAMABAD, Dec 3 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday said that around two million families would benefit from the government’s new Ehsaas Kafaalat Policy aimed at extending financial support to special persons.

As the world observed annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities on the day, the prime minister said on Twitter, that under the new program, the special persons would be eligible for a monthly stipend of Rs. 2000.

“This is a step toward a disability-inclusive and sustainable post COVID-19 world,” he remarked.

According to the United Nations, out of seven billion world population, more than one billion people, or approximately 15 per cent of the total population, live with some form of disability with 80 per cent living in developing countries.

The International Day of Disabled Persons aims at promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development.

By Ishtiaq Rao

Ishtiaq Ahmed is a Sr. Reporter who reports on Prime Minister, President, Foreign Office, and special assignments. Backed by 20-year experience, he has written for local and foreign newspapers. Reach out at 03335293238/ [email protected]/ X: ishtiaqrao

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