BISP 8171
BISP 8171 (Benazir Income Support Programme) in Pakistan encompasses a range of sub-programs designed to extend support across various segments of society. Among the notable sub-programs are:
1. Waseela-e-Taleem:
- Objective: Boosting school enrollment and attendance among children from disadvantaged households.
- Method: Providing financial assistance to families through The Educationist Hub CNIC, contingent upon regular school attendance by their children.
2. Waseela-e-Rozgar:
- Objective: Offering employment opportunities to impoverished households.
- Method: Provision of vocational training and small loans to facilitate income-generating activities.
3. Waseela-e-Sehat:
- Objective: Enhancing the health outcomes of underprivileged households.
- Method: Providing access to basic health services and emergency medical care via a health insurance scheme.
4. National Socio-Economic Registry (NSER):
- Objective: Identification of the poorest households in Pakistan through a comprehensive survey.
- Method: Collect data on income, assets, and other socioeconomic indicators to determine eligibility for BISP and other social safety net programs.
5. Emergency Cash Assistance (Ehsaas Emergency Cash):
- Initiative: Launched in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Purpose: Offering immediate financial assistance to families impacted by the economic repercussions of the pandemic.
These sub-programs collectively reflect BISP’s commitment to addressing diverse needs within the population, spanning education, employment, health, and socioeconomic status, with a particular emphasis on responding to urgent crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.
