KPK Roshan Mustaqbil Card and Sahara Card Application 2025
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) government has launched significant welfare initiatives, namely the KPK Roshan Mustaqbil Card and the KPK Sahara Card, to provide economic assistance to widows and orphan children. In payment of stipends on a monthly basis, providing for education expenses, and encouraging economic processes, these projects benefit the needy population of the poor families The KPK Roshan Mustaqbil Card targets orphaned children between the ages of 5 and 16 years, with an emphasis on those who have lost both their parents.
The program prioritizes PKR 10,000 every month for such children for uses from education and healthcare to day-to-day expenses. The Roshan Mustaqbil Card is specifically oriented to help orphaned children up to the age of 16, whereas the Sahara Card is specifically aimed at assisting widows aged 45 years or more. Both programs provide a monthly stipend of PKR 10,000 for approved beneficiaries. The cash is distributed through an IT-based system to uphold transparency and fairness. The KP government is taking this initiative as part of its resolve to make a welfare state in which marginalized communities receive support.
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Eligibility Criteria For Roshan Mutaqbil Card
The requirements for application are as follows:
- Age: Age between 5 and 16 years.
- Orphans: Orphans of whether one or two parents are deceased.
- Resident status: Permanent resident of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- Economic standing: Belonging to a low-income household, verified through government statistics.
- Education: Studying in a recognized school (public or private).
- Exclusion: Any family with government employees or pensioners.
عمر: 5 اور 16 سال کے درمیان۔
یتیم: یتیم خواہ ایک یا دو والدین فوت ہو گئے ہوں۔
رہائشی حیثیت: خیبر پختونخواہ کا مستقل رہائشی۔
معاشی حیثیت: کم آمدنی والے گھرانے سے تعلق رکھنے والے، حکومتی اعدادوشمار کے ذریعے تصدیق شدہ۔
تعلیم: ایک تسلیم شدہ اسکول (سرکاری یا نجی) میں تعلیم حاصل کرنا۔
اخراج: کوئی بھی خاندان جس میں سرکاری ملازمین یا پنشنرز ہوں۔
How to Apply for KPK Roshan Mustaqbil Card
The application can be made by two methods:
Online Application
- Access the Portal: Go to the official KP government website (www.kp.gov.pk) and select the “Social Welfare” category.
- Form Submission: Enter CNIC/B-Form number, guardian information, orphan school enrollment, and upload death certificates (non-living parent(s), family registration certificates, income proof (such as salary slips, tax documents, etc.).
- Verification: Applications are verified by a district-level committee within thirty days.
- Approval: Successful applicants are notified via an SMS containing the tracking ID and issuance details of the card.
In-Person Registration
- Visit: Locate the nearest District or Tehsil Social Welfare Department Office.
- Documents Required: Originals of all supporting documents (CNIC/B-Form, death certificates, family registration certificate) accompanying the application form in hard copy.
- Follow-up: Send SMS or call the helpline numbers (0800-11111) for status inquiries.
KPK Sahara Card For Widows
This provides widows aged above 45 years with a monthly allowance of PKR 10,000 to ensure financial independence and dignity.
Eligibility Criteria
An applicant must meet the following criteria:
- Age: 45 years or more.
- Marital Status: Widow (deceased husband).
- Residency: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa resident.
- Income: Low income without any other government pension (e.g., BISP)
- Exclusion: Widow with or having a son or daughter more than 18 years of age or a married daughter. She will not be considered unless she falls under the disabled category.
Apply for Sahara Card
The registration process goes like this:
Online Application
- Portal Visit: www.kp.gov.pk and click on the “Sahara Card Registration” link.
- Fill up the form: Insert the CNIC number, spouse’s death information, and income verification; upload the domicile certificate and family registration certificate. Verification Within 45 days, A district committee verifies applications.
In Person Registration
- Visit the office: Bring documents to the Social Welfare Department office in your district.
- Documentation: CNIC, death certificate of spouse, evidence of income (e.g., tax returns, rental agreement).
Key Steps to Follow for successful registration
For widows the registration emphasizes simplicity and transparency:
- Check Eligibility: Send your CNIC number through SMS to 8171 to check eligibility.
- Collect the documents: Make sure your CNIC, spouse’s death certificate, and income proof.
- Submit Application: Through the portal or at a Tehsil office.
- Approval: Money will be disbursed on or before the 5th of every month after verification.
Roshan Mustaqbil and Sahara Card Advantages
- Monthly stipend: PKR 10,000 for his study, purchasing medicine, and maintaining his home.
- Direct Transfers: Deposit directly into beneficiaries’ accounts.
- Education Support: Supporting orphans to attend school.
- Empowerment: It makes them financially independent, such as while managing a home.
- Transparency: Through IT-based scoring.
- Healthcare Access: No cost medical check-ups in government hospitals.
Necessary Documents for Application
- CNIC/B-Form (for orphans).
- Death Certificate (paternal or maternal for Roshan Mustaqbil, from spouse for Sahara Card).
- Proof of Income Verification (like salary slips and tax receipts).
- Residence Certificate of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- Family Registration Certificate (orphan).
- Proof of School Enrollment (for Roshan Mustaqbil).
- Bank account details (for direct transfers).
Stipend Distribution Mechanism
On a monthly basis, the stipend will be released into the bank accounts of the beneficiaries by the 5th of every month. This period is also applicable to both types of the Sahara card (for the widows) and the Roshan Mustaqbil cards (for the orphans).
- Amount: PKR 10,000 per month for the eligible widows aged 45 years and above.
- Mode: The money is transferred into the designated cards issued to beneficiaries without employing any middlemen.
- Verification: To ensure that the most deserving candidates are identified and fraud is minimized, a scoring system has been developed that is IT-based.
IT-Based Scoring System for KPK Sahara Card
The scoring system is important in enforcing automated checks and databases to ensure that the selection of eligible widows is fair and fraud-free. The following is the working of the system:
Automated Verification
It cross-checks the data of applicants against the government records.
- Age: It validates that the widows must be aged 45 years or older based on the information that appears on the computer national identity card (CNIC).
- Marital Status: It verifies if the widow’s spouse is indeed deceased from NADRA.
- Income: Determines whether applicants are low-income seekers (includes no overlap on BISP or EHSAS).
- Residency: Confirms that the applicant is a domicile holder of KPK. Scoring based on rules
Applications are filtered such that they are green as eligible applications, yellow as partially eligible, or red as ineligible based on parameters such as age, income, and residence.
Fraud Prevention
- Duplicate Checks: all applicants already included in welfare schemes.
- Document Validation: marking the false death certificates or income proofs.
Distribution
The arrangement offers PKR 10,000/month with direct bank transfer to be released by the 5th of every month and withdrawn only after biometric authentication (such as ATM cards).
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Conclusion
With KPK Roshan Mustaqbil Card and Sahara Cards making a landmark step towards welfare in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, it initiated financial stability for orphan children and widows, tackling the problems of systemic poverty and uplifting marginalized communities. The eligible inhabitants should apply as soon as possible for getting these benefits, thus ensuring a bright future for generations to come.
