Punjab CM Ch. Pervez Elahi Inaugurates Punjab Ehsaas Rashan Riayat Program

Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Chaudhry Pervez Elahi inaugurated the Ehsaas Rashan Riayat Program today at an event held in Lahore. Ehsaas Program Chairperson Dr. Sania Nishtar was also present on the occasion.
PITB, in collaboration with the Punjab Social Protection Authority (PSPA) & National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), has developed a system for the registration of the beneficiaries of Ehsaas Rashan Riayat Program and merchants.
Beneficiaries can register themselves for the Punjab Ehsaas Rashan Riayat Program by sending their CNIC number to 8123 or through the Web Portal and E-Khidmat Centers.
The Kiryana store owners will be able to register themselves through the PITB developed Merchant Portal.
Through the Punjab Ehsaas Rashan Riayat Program, the Government of Punjab is going to help low-income families whereby the eligible families will get subsidized prices for essential commodities including wheat flour, edible oil/ghee and pulses. The program aspires to disburse Rs 100 Billion in subsidies to 8 Million families across Punjab.