Ehsaas Naujawan The Government’s Care, the Foundation of Youths’ Future Ehsaas Naujawan Program A commitment to turning the dreams of young people into reality. A historic initiative of the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. To ensure a successful future for the youth, interest-free loans are being provided through an easy installment system in collaboration with the Bank of Khyber and Akhuwat Islamic Microfinance. Key Development Statistics Applications Received: 27,426 Applications Under Process: 2,843 Approved Amount: More than PKR 2 Billion Disbursed Amount: More than PKR 2 Billion A total of 8,589 successful business ventures have created respectable employment opportunities for thousands of young people. Quota Allocation: 2.5% quota for madrassas, persons with disabilities, and minority communities. 15% quota for women. Two Strong Financial Models – One Bright Future Bank of Khyber:
Interest-free loans ranging from PKR 1 million to PKR 5 million for medium-sized businesses; 328 business clusters have benefited. Akhuwat: Financial assistance ranging from PKR 100,000 to PKR 500,000 for small and micro businesses; 8,261 businesses have benefited, with PKR 1.58 billion approved. The 8,589 successful businesses have also returned PKR 460 million to the national treasury through easy installment repayments. Strong Youth, Strong Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.