Skill training for BISP beneficiaries is among the program’s top priorities: Senator Rubina Khalid

ISLAMABAD, Jan 08 (SABAH): Chairperson BISP Senator Rubina Khalid and Secretary Amer Ali Ahmad held an important meeting on Wednesday at the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Headquarters. The meeting focused on reviewing the progress of partnerships between BISP and national and international organizations aimed at providing skill training and employment opportunities to members of deserving families of BISP. Additional Secretary Dr. Tahir Noor and all Director Generals were also in attendance.

Chairperson BISP Senator Rubina Khalid emphasized that skill training for BISP beneficiaries is among the program’s top priorities. She highlighted the need to implement effective measures through skill training to enhance the income levels of beneficiaries and improve their standard of living. She instructed BISP officers to identify key sectors based on national and international trends for the next meeting, ensuring beneficiaries receive training that leads to better employment opportunities.

Secretary Amer Ali Ahmad stated that while the Benazir Income Support Programme provides financial assistance to beneficiaries, equipping them with skills is the sustainable path to lift families out of poverty. He stressed the importance of skill training as a means to enable long-term self-sufficiency and economic stability for the beneficiaries.