The most recent briefs concerning the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) suggests its steps to improve overall efficiency and coverage in the program. Following are some of the important highlights:
Benazir Income Support Programme Beneficiaries Bank Accounts :
Easier Access for Beneficiaries Bank Accounts: BISP is currently designing a program that permits its beneficiaries to open bank accounts that will allow for further ease in cash disbursement and automation of the current system. The intended outcome of the program is to ensure beneficiaries, especially in rural regions, are able to seamlessly withdraw funds from branches of a bank through automated bank accounts, which is currently hindered by the banking systems infrastructure. Initially, a pilot project for 3 months is planned in 8 cities and will later aim for nationwide implementation.
Benazir Kafaalat Payment Tranche – October to December 2024: BISP has also launched the distribution processes for the payments under the Benazir Kafaalat program and is currently giving out the payment tranche of Rs 8500 each to around 9 million families in the more remote areas of Pakistan. Payments have even been made towards the quarter being disbursed at October to December 2024. The control room which operates under BISP to supervise the payment processes at the headquarters is ensuring that payment procedures are clear and safe while containing strict measures against illegal withdrawals.
Women Empowerment and Family Welfare Program: In the last fiscal year, there has been stronger focus directed towards women family beneficiaries able to receive technical assistance and small business training towards the aiming to strengthen families which in turn helps raise the status of women in the society.
This program is regarded as revolutionizing efforts at poverty alleviation among the lower income segments.
