Benazir Income Support Programme has so far disbursed over Rs 23 billion among 924,063 flood affectees

ISLAMABAD, Sep 11 (SABAH): Benazir Income Support Program has distributed over Rs. 23,101,575,000 among 924,063 families of flood affected areas. 81 percent of the total identified beneficiaries have been served so far. The senior management of Benazir Income Support Programme is monitoring the disbursement process at special payment campsites established in flood affected areas.

Flood affectees in huge numbers are visiting special payment campsites which have been established to ensure fair and transparent payment of financial assistance. BISP staff deputed at payment campsites is fully mobilized and ensuring speedy disbursements of the relief cash.

As of Sunday evening 112,485 affected families have received Rs. 2,812,125,000 in Balochistan; 550,235 families have received Rs. 13,755,875,000 in Sindh; 114,077 families have received Rs.2,851,925,000 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and 147,266 families have received Rs.3,681,650,000 in Punjab. 5,691 flood affectees received their payments from different campsites of Benazir Income Support Programme on Sunday.

81.37 percent of the total identified beneficiaries have been served so far through 377 special campsites established across the flood affected regions in the country.

Affected families can send their CNIC number to 8171 for registration in Flood Relief Cash Assistance program and upon receiving payment message they can visit their nearby campsite to receive their payment. The administration of Benazir Income Support Programme has directed the concerned staff who is present at the campsites to fully cooperate and facilitate the people in their respective regions.