Ehsaas Amdan aims to create livelihoods opportunities for those that are mostdisadvantaged.The programme involves giving away of small “assets” to those who live below the poverty line so that they can earn a living and can come out of the shackles of poverty.

Assets include livestock (goats, cows, buffaloes, and poultry), agricultural inputs, body of Chingchi rickshaws, and inputs for small retail outlets and small enterprises.

The programme is being implemented in 375 rural Union Councils in 23 of the poorest districts across the 4 provinces of Pakistan.

Total budget of the 4-year programme is Rs. 15 billion.The four-year programme has set a target of providing over 200,000 assets to the deserving households. 30% of assets are reserved for women and 60% for youth.

Beneficiaries for Ehsaas Amdan (Income) programme are identified through a survey using the government’s Poverty Score Card and community engagement process so that only the most deserving are identified.

Districts in Punjab where this programme is commencing include Dera Ghazi Khan, Jhang, and Layyah. In KP there are 10 districts (Upper Kohistan, Lower Kohistan, Palas Kolai, Torghar, Batagram, Shangla, North Waziristan, South Waziristan, Dera Ismail Khan, Tank).

In Balochistan, there are three districts: Zhob, Gwadar and Lasbela. In Sindh, the districts include Badin, Thatta, Sujawal, Kashmore, Shikarpur, Tharparkar and Umerkot.