In a country where millions of families struggle daily to put food on the table, the Ehsaas Kafalat Program 2025 has become a light of hope — especially for low-income women who are typically left behind in society. Govt. of Pakistan Launched as a part of the bigger Ehsaas initiative and give our mothers, sisters, and daughters a genuine opportunity to live with dignity & to satisfy their family’s basic needs in the society.

This article will help you understand the Ehsaas Kafalat Program in 2025, who can benefit from it, and how to register it.

The goal of the Ehsaas Kafalat Program is to restore dignity to women who are poor and deserving, widowed, unemployed, or experiencing financial difficulties; it is not only about money. It’s a social safety net that gives money to needy women directly in an effort to reduce poverty and give them respect in the society .

Check Your Ehsaas Program 8171 Eligibility Online here.

In 2025, the government has improved the program even further — making it more inclusive, efficient, and tech-enabled.

2025 has brought several upgrades to the Ehsaas Kafalat Program to help more families:

1. Increased Stipend

The quarterly stipend has been increased to Rs. 14,000, offering families a little more room to manage their essentials.

2. Expanded Eligibility

More urban and rural families are now included. The new NSER survey (explained below) makes sure only deserving households benefit.

3. Mobile Vans for Remote Areas

Women living in remote villages in Balochistan, Tharparkar, and South Punjab now get access to mobile registration vans, making the process easier and accessible.

4. Special Inclusion of Widows and Transgender Persons

Widows without male support and transgender individuals (with CNIC marked “X”) are also included this year.

To qualify for this program in 2025, the applicant (usually a woman) must meet the following:

Basic Eligibility:

Must be female

Belong to a low-income family (monthly income below Rs. 30,000)

Should NOT:

Work in the government sector

Own large property or land

Have a passport (frequent international travel history)

Own a car or business


Must be registered in the NSER (National Socio-Economic Registry) database


Special Categories Automatically Considered:

Widows

Disabled women

Women-led households

Orphaned girls

Transgender persons with CNIC marked X


If you meet these conditions, you are eligible to register for the Kafalat Program.

There are two main ways to register:

1. Register via BISP Tehsil Office

This is the most reliable method.

Steps:

Visit your nearest BISP Registration Center

Bring your:

Original CNIC

Children’s B-Form (if applicable)

Utility bills or any proof of residence


Fill out a household survey form

Wait for confirmation via SMS from 8171


Important: Never pay any agent. All services are completely free.

2. Check Online Registration via 8171 Web Portal

This is suitable if your family is already surveyed under NSER.

Steps:

Visit: https://8171.pass.gov.pk

Enter your 13-digit CNIC number

Enter the captcha

Click “Maloom Karen”

The portal will tell you whether:

You’re eligible

Your application is under review

Or if you need to visit the Tehsil office.

Once approved, you’ll start receiving your quarterly Rs. 14,000 stipend through:

Authorized Channels:

HBL Konnect agents (with biometric verification)

Bank Alfalah agents

Ehsaas campsites set up by BISP

Mobile payment vans (for rural areas)


What You Need:

Your original CNIC

Your thumbprint

A valid mobile number (to get SMS from 8171)


Warning:

If anyone deducts money from your payment, immediately call the BISP helpline 0800-26477.

Once you are registered in the Kafalat Program, you’re also eligible for Taleemi Wazaif (educational stipends for your children).

This ensures that your kids stay in school and don’t drop out due to financial issues.

Monthly Stipend (by Grade & Gender):

Conditions:

Must be enrolled in a government-approved school

Minimum 70% attendance required

For the first time, the Ehsaas Kafalat Program includes transgender individuals who:

Have a CNIC marked “X”

Are not employed or supported by a household

Can prove financial hardship


They will receive the same Rs. 14,000 payment, without discrimination.

You can check your application status through these methods:

1. SMS Check (8171):

2. Online Portal: