Category: BISP

Benazir Income Support Program (BISP)

BISP (Benazir Income Support Programme) 8171 in Pakistan has several sub-programs that are aimed at providing support to different segments of society. Some of the key sub-programs of BISP are:

Waseela-e-Taleem: This program aims to increase school enrollment and attendance of children from disadvantaged households by providing financial assistance to their families. Taleem Pk Cnic provides a cash stipend to families on the condition that their children attend school regularly.

Waseela-e-Rozgar: This program aims to provide employment opportunities to poor and vulnerable households by providing vocational training and small loans for income-generating activities.

Waseela-e-Sehat: This program aims to improve the health outcomes of poor households by providing them with access to basic health services and emergency medical care through a health insurance scheme.

National Socio-Economic Registry (NSER): This program aims to identify the poorest households in Pakistan through a comprehensive survey that collects data on income, assets, and other socioeconomic indicators. The NSER is used to determine eligibility for BISP and other social safety net programs in Pakistan.

Emergency Cash Assistance (Ehsaas Emergency Cash): This program was launched in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to provide immediate financial assistance to families who were affected by the economic fallout of the pandemic.