The Ehsaas Program was launched in 2019 to support low-income and disadvantaged communities. It is regarded as Pakistan’s largest initiative for social protection and poverty alleviation, operated by the Poverty Alleviation & Social Safety Division under the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP).
The government changed, but the program is still helping more and more needy people. Key components include the Rs 25,000 emergency cash scheme, interest-free youth loans, and support for women, orphans, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities. In 2025, the program has expanded with easier digital access via SMS (8171/8123).
Eligibility Criteria for the Ehsaas Program
Here are the general eligibility criteria for the Ehsaas Program (2025 version) in Pakistan:
- Age must be above 18 years.
- Pakistani citizenship with valid CNIC, listed in NSER
- Income threshold below Rs 25,000–30,000/month
- No large landholdings or luxury assets
- Women-headed, elderly, disabled, widows/divorced, or orphaned
- Elderly individuals (typically age 60+)
Documents Required:
- Nadra Valid CNIC
- Proof of household income
- Documents verifying special needs: disability certificate, age proof, etc
How to check your Ehsaas Program Eligibility?
You can check your Ehsaas Program eligibility through two official and easy methods: via SMS or online portal.
First Method: Through SMS (8171):
- Open your phone’s SMS screen.
- Type your 13-digit CNIC number without spaces or dashes.
- Send an SMS to 8171.
- Wait for a response SMS from Ehsaas that will inform you of your eligibility status.
Alert: Make sure you use a SIM registered to your CNIC.
Second Method: Through the 8171 Web Portal.
- Open the official website/web portala bisp.gov.pk
- Enter your CNIC number.
- Enter the captcha code.
- Click “Maloom Karen”.
- The eligibility criteria will be shown to you.
What you must have?
- Nadra CNIC.
- A registered mobile number
- Internet to access portal
EHSAAS PROGRAM CNIC CHECK THROUGH EHSAAS RABTA ONLINE APP
The government recently launched an application specifically for this program, allowing users to check registration for all Ehsaas programs.
Problems That Could Arise:
- A major problem that peoples usually complain about is that whenever they try to apply for the Ehsaas program, it says,” You Are Not Registered Yet.” This occurs when you do not register properly.
- You must register online or visit a nearby office to get the full benefits of it.
- To verify your eligibility, please send your CNIC number to 8171.
- For further convenience, you can call the Ehsaas program helpline number, which is 080026477.
- To confirm your eligibility, you can visit the official website, which is www.Ehsaas.Nadra.gov.pk.
If Ineligible or “Under Review”:
- Visit your nearest Ehsaas Registration Center.
- Bring your proof of income, household details, and your original CNIC.
How to Receive Payment of Rs 25,000
Payments are made through HBL/Bank Alfalah branches, ATMs, or registered BISP cash centers. For biometric verification, your CNIC is required.
Warnings:
Registration is 100% free; do not pay any amount to anyone. Avoid agents asking for money; only use official numbers and websites.
It is the government cash support program giving Rs 25,000 to low-income people.
To check your eligibility simply send your CNIC to 8171 or visit 8171. bisp.gov.pk
Those families whose income is less then Rs 30,000/month and registered in NSER.
Yes, the registration is completely free.
No online application is only to check eligibility.
If you get this SMS, you should visit your nearest center to update your NSER data.
Yes, it covers all provinces and regions in Pakistan.