BISP increases Kafaalat Stipend to Rs. 10,500 for 9.2 million beneficiaries

ISLAMABAD, Feb 01 (SABAH): The Probationary Officers of the 51st Common Training Programme visited the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Headquarters today, to enhance their understanding of BISP’s mission and various initiatives. The visit aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of BISP’s role in supporting vulnerable communities and promoting socio-economic development.

During the visit, Amer Ali Ahmed, Secretary BISP, delivered a briefing on the organization’s functions and highlighted the impactful programs implemented to financially support to low income and underprivileged segments of society. Key announcements made during the briefing include an increase in the Benazir Kafaalat Stipend. The quarterly stipend has been raised from Rs. 8750 to Rs 10,500, benefiting women of 9.2 Million beneficiary families across the country. Additionally, under the Benazir Taleemi Wazaif, 8.9 million children have been enrolled, and 1.5 million women are receiving benefits under the Nashonuma programme. Mobile Registration vehicles were deployed for program enrollment in remote areas of Balochistan and Sindh. As a part of constant improvement and evolution, a new payment system is being introduced. Women are being provided training through a Digital and Financial Literacy Program. BISP Savings Scheme and a Call Center have also been introduced to promote the culture of saving among customers and redressal of complaints.

Chairperson BISP, Dr. Muhammad Amjad Saqib, also addressed the ceremony. He congratulated the Probationary Officers of the 51st Common, emphasizing their role as future policy-makers. He urged them to be ambassadors of BISP, projecting a positive image and contributing to the nation’s bright future. Highlighting the recent initiatives of BISP, Dr. Amjad Saqib also mentioned the establishment of a dedicated Endowment Fund to better serve beneficiaries. He also briefed the participants on the concept of Makhwat, and how eventually BISP can take a step to explore partnership amongst people of Pakistan to make it more sustainable and self reliant programme. 

Later an extensive interactive session with participants also took place. The event was also attended by Ms. Fizza Parvez Afzaal, Director Civil Service Academy, and Dr. Muhammad Tahir Noor, Additional Secretary BISP.