The Ehsaas Amdan programme is one of several programmes under the Ehsaas umbrella. Its objective is to create livelihoods opportunities for those that are most disadvantaged. 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 commencing in 375 rural Union Councils in 23 of the poorest districts across the 4 provinces of Pakistan. The Ehsaas Amdan (income) programme has set a target of providing around 200,000 assets to the deserving households (60% women and 30% youth beneficiaries). The total budget of the four-year programme is PKR 15 billion and it will impact the population of 1.4 million across the country. Talking to media, Special Assistant to the PM on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Sania Nishtar said, “This programme is complimentary to Ehsaas Kafaalat, operations of which commenced on January 31, 2020 and through which the government will provide cash stipends of Rs. 2000 to around 7 million most deserving women by end of the year.  Beneficiaries for both the Kafaalat programme and Ehsaas Amdan (Income) programme are identified through a survey using the Poverty Score Card so that only the most deserving are identified. The scale of the programme will be enhanced based on results.”