KP Cabinet increases Ehsaas Naujawan programme to Rs5bn

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cabinet has approved an increase of Rs2 billion in the size of the Ehsaas Naujawan Programme, taking its

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cabinet has approved an increase of Rs2 billion in the size of the Ehsaas Naujawan Programme, taking its total allocation from Rs3 billion to Rs5 billion.

The decisions were taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Sohail Afridi in Peshawar. Officials said the additional funding would strengthen the provincial government’s youth-focused initiatives and provide greater support to young people.

The cabinet also approved a grant-in-aid for Langlands School and College in Chitral. A separate grant was approved for model schools in the merged districts.

The meeting also focused on improving access to education. The cabinet approved an interdepartmental memorandum of understanding aimed at reducing the number of children who remain out of school.

Another major decision was taken regarding textbooks. From the financial year 2027-28, students from grades six to eight across the province will receive textbooks free of cost.

The cabinet also approved financial assistance for the treatment of 21 patients. The move is aimed at helping patients facing difficulties in meeting medical expenses.

In another important decision, the provincial cabinet approved the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public-Private Partnership Authority Bill 2026. The legislation is intended to strengthen the framework for public-private cooperation in development projects.

The cabinet also approved stipend slots for house jobs in government hospitals. It further approved an increase in stipends for doctors completing their house jobs, along with additional grants for the programme.