Asad Umar visits Ehsaas cash centre in G-10

Islamabad : Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar on Thursday visited Ehsaas Cash Programme Centre here in Sector G-10/4 and reviewed facilities being provided to the beneficiaries.

On the occasion the minister directed to increase number of biometric machines at the centre so that maximum people could get cash in one day.

Umar said the government would disburse cash worth Rs12000 to 12 million families under Ehsaas Programme. He said the government was committed to provide maximum relief to the weak segment of the society at this critical stage.

He added that in order to contain coronavirus, the government had taken decisions in a well-organized and coordinated manner.