Balochistan to initiate new public welfare schemes in its coming budget.

ISLAMABAD -- Balochistan government has proposed to initiate various new public welfare schemes in the forthcoming budget for providing facilities to the people.

The government has proposed to launch Health Insurance Scheme with cost of Rs 5.55 billion to ensure best health care facilities to the masses of the province.

According to official source, the government has proposed the Balochistan Enterprise Development Fund to include in the coming budget with the allocation of Rs 2 billion.

The government would announce Balochistan Employees Housing Finance Fund (Apna Ghar) with allocation of Rs 3 billion.

The Balochistan government has also plan to bring a special package of Rs 500 million for the welfare of minority communities in budget 2021-22. The government has also planned to initiate KUMAK Special Person's Support Fund with Rs 2 billion in the coming financial year.

The provincial government would also set up an Economic Empowerment Fund for women with the cost of Rs 500 million, which will provide financial assistance and make them self-sufficient.

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