8171 Ehsaas Program

The 8171 Ehsaas Program is Pakistan’s flagship social safety net initiative designed to combat poverty, empower marginalized communities, and provide emergency financial assistance to low-income families. Launched in 2019, it uses the SMS code 8171 for eligibility checks, registration, and disbursing cash transfers to over 15 million households. 💸

📌 What Is the 8171 Ehsaas Program?

The Ehsaas Program, anchored by the 8171 SMS service, consolidates over 25+ sub-projects under one umbrella, including:

Ehsaas Kafalat (unconditional cash transfers for women)
Ehsaas Emergency Cash (pandemic relief)
Ehsaas Nashonuma (nutrition support for mothers and children)
Ehsaas Amdan (livelihood grants)

Primary Goal: Reduce inequality by targeting the poorest 15–20% of Pakistan’s population through data-driven, transparent mechanisms.

Financial Empowerment for Women 👩💼

Ehsaas Kafalat provides PKR 14,000–28,000 quarterly to female heads of households.
Over 7 million women have been enrolled, fostering financial independence.

Emergency Relief During Crises 🆘

During COVID-19, the Ehsaas Emergency Cash Program disbursed PKR 179 billion to 15 million families.

Health and Nutrition Support 🍼

Ehsaas Nashonuma offers stipends to pregnant women and children to combat stunting.

✅ Eligibility Criteria for the 8171 Ehsaas Program

To qualify, applicants must:

Belong to a household earning below PKR 30,000/month.
Not own property or assets exceeding defined thresholds.
Have a valid CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card).

Exclusions: Government employees, tax filers, and property owners.

📲 How to Register via 8171 SMS Service

Check Eligibility: Send your CNIC number via SMS to 8171.
Receive Confirmation: If eligible, visit the nearest Ehsaas Center with your CNIC and household details.
Biometric Verification: Complete the process at a designated bank or camp office.

Note: Beware of scams! Only use the official 8171 helpline. 🚨