Recent updates on the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) highlight significant initiatives aimed at improving its efficiency and expanding its reach. Here are key developments:
- Bank Accounts for Beneficiaries: BISP is launching a program to open bank accounts for all its beneficiaries. This move seeks to improve cash disbursement and integrate automation into the system. The initiative aims to allow beneficiaries to withdraw funds directly from bank branches, addressing challenges related to rural banking infrastructure. A pilot project will begin in eight cities, running for three months, with plans for a nationwide rollout.
- Quarterly Disbursement of Benazir Kafaalat Payments: BISP has started distributing the October–December 2024 tranche under the Benazir Kafaalat Program. Approximately 9 million families are receiving Rs. 8,500 each across Pakistan, including in remote areas. A control room at the BISP headquarters is ensuring smooth and transparent payment processes, with strict measures against unauthorized deductions.
- Focus on Uplifting Women and Families: BISP’s leadership is emphasizing efforts to support women beneficiaries and connect families with opportunities for technical training and small businesses. The program is regarded as a lifeline for economically disadvantaged groups, helping mitigate poverty.
These initiatives demonstrate BISP’s commitment to empowering vulnerable populations through technology-driven and transparent processes.
