The Ehsaas Rashan Riayat program, popular before Ramadan, is gaining popularity in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit Baltistan, Azad Jammu Kashmir, and Islamabad, with daily transactions exceeding 10,000.
Up-to-date information about Ramazan Rashan Relief Package
Senator Sania Dr. Nishtar, Special Assistant to the Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Security, announced that Ehsaas Rashan Riayat is ready to meet the needs of poor families as Ramadan approaches. More Kiryana stores are added daily, and beneficiaries can avail up to Rs. 3,000 for those who haven’t received Rashan Riayat yet.
What is this grant for Ramazan Rashan Relief Package?
The project offers a 30% subsidy on wheat flour, edible oil, ghee, and pulses inputs, with Rs 10,600 billion to be distributed to 20 million eligible families.
| Items and their subsidies | |
| Atta (Flour) | Rs.400/- per 10 kg |
| Sugar (Cheeni) | Rs.70/- per kg |
| Ghee | Rs.300/- per kg |
| Masala or Spices | Rs.10 subsidy |
| Drinks or juices | Rs.30 subsidy |
| Dates or Khajoor | Rs.50 subsidy |
| Basin | Rs.50 subsidy |
| Rice or Chawal | Rs.25 subsidy |
| Cooking Oil | Rs.25 subsidy |
| Pulses or Dalain | Rs.20 subsidy |
| Tea or Chae | Rs.100 subsidy |
| Milk or Doodh | Rs.30 subsidy |
Eligibility Criteria
5566 Ramzan Assistance Scheme and Ehsaas Rashan Scheme Qualification Criteria:
• Candidates must provide valid old CNIC of the registered household.
• Must be part of the BISP Benazir Income Support Programme.
• Participation via SMS to 5566 via valid CNIC.
• Hundreds of bonuses for 19 items available.
• Requests start in the first month of Ramadan.
Conclusion
The 5566 Ehsaas scheme is a Pakistani government program that provides monthly rations at subsidized rates to the poor and needy, enabling them to take better care of their families. To qualify, individuals must meet certain eligibility criteria, which include receiving a free meal. The scheme is part of the Punjab Ehsaas Rashan Riayat program, which was updated in 2024.
FAQs
The Ramazan Rashan Relief Package 2024 offers a 30% subsidy on wheat flour, edible oil, ghee, and pulses inputs. To participate, candidates must send an SMS to 5566 using a valid CNIC and send the message to 5566 from their mobile phones.