Benazir Kafalat Payment Increase
Benazir Kafalat Program The Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) has announced a significant increase in payments for the fiscal year 2024. Beneficiaries of the Kafalat program will now receive financial assistance of up to Rs. 10,500. This increase aims to help those who struggle to meet their basic needs due to rising inflation.
New Registrations
Alongside the payment increase, BISP has started new registrations to help more people. This will benefit individuals with unstable financial conditions who are suffering from poverty. BISP has established offices in every city across the country to make the registration process convenient for the public. Families in need can visit these offices to complete their registration.
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Checking Eligibility for BISP Payments
Online Portal
BISP has introduced an online portal to check eligibility and access information easily. Registered individuals and new applicants can enter their ID card number on this portal to determine their eligibility. If there is no record on the portal, a family member can visit the BISP tehsil office with their original identity card to complete the survey process. Eligible families will then receive financial assistance on a quarterly basis.
SMS Service
For those who cannot use the web portal, BISP offers an SMS service to check eligibility. Send your ID card number to 8171, and you will receive a confirmation message about your eligibility.
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Eligibility Criteria for BISP
To join the Benazir Income Support Program, you must meet the following criteria:
- Living Below the Poverty Line: Families living in poverty.
- No Government Job: Families where no member holds a government job.
- Sole Sponsor of the Household: Women who are the sole breadwinners of their household.
- Widows: Women whose husbands have died.
- Women with Disabilities: Women suffering from any disability.
- Pakistani Identity Card: Individuals with a valid CNIC issued by NADRA.
- Not Part of Other Government Assistance Programs: Individuals who have not received financial aid from other government programs.
Required Documents for Registration
To complete your registration, you need the following documents:
- Identity Card (CNIC)
- Family Registration Certificate (FRC)
- Birth certificates of children
- Bank account details
- Electricity and gas bills
- Phone number
- Passport size photographs
- Rent certificate (if residing in a rented house)
- Proof of monthly income
Registration Procedure to Receive BISP Payments
If there is no record of you on the web portal but you meet the eligibility criteria, follow these steps to complete your registration:
- Visit Nearest BISP Tehsil Office: Go to your nearest BISP office.
- Get a Token: Obtain a token from the registration desk.
- Complete the Survey: Go to the survey registration room when your token number is called. A representative will complete your survey and take your fingerprints for verification.
- Verification: BISP will conduct periodic checks to verify your eligibility.
- Receive Financial Assistance: If verified, you will be included in the program and receive financial assistance on a monthly basis.
Conclusion
This article provides information on the increase in financial assistance provided by the Benazir Income Support Program. It also details the registration process for those who want to join the program. If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to ask in the comment section.
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