Benazir Income Support Programme – Social Protection Programme

Every country has undeniably some poor people. In Pakistan, there are reportedly a lot of poor people. Therefore, Pakistan introduced a program. Here, poor people or people who are below the poverty line. They will get some stipend from the government under this program. This program is also known as Benazir Income Support Programme. This program was reportedly introduced in the year 2008. In the month of July. This program further focuses on various sectors. Especially on the poor people who are not financially good.

Moreover, the headquarters of this program is located in F-Block. In Pakistan Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan. This program is further controlled by the Pakistani Government. As per the reports, there is no chairperson of this program. There are more than 2000 people who are taking care of this program. As an employee. Therefore, after starting this program 2000 people got employment as well. The budget of this program is approx. $1.15 billion. According to the last survey, a total of ₹90 billion has been distributed. Especially to the eligible people. The number of people who reportedly got the benefit from is 5.5 million.

Benazir Income Support Programme – Motive 

Here, the motive was to maintain the financial condition of people. Furthermore, it helps the people in various sectors with the stipend. Even if somebody is facing some financial issue in their education. Then, they can get the help of the money from this program. However, not everyone can apply for this stipend. If the person comes under the below poverty line. Then, they can get it. Otherwise, there is nothing helpful for them.

Moreover, it’s also used for social protection as well. Along with social protection, they look after the people. Especially those who are not doing well and come under the poverty line. The worst condition of people makes them eligible. So, they can get the benefits of this program. Furthermore, the government just wants to reduce the poverty of Pakistani citizens. Also, give them financial support. So, they can grow in their life. Also, the percentage of the poverty line can be reduced in Pakistan.

Benazir Income Support Programme – Payments and Amount

Here, the eligible people get the monthly stipend, according to their financial condition. The only motive is reportedly to help. Especially to those who are needy for the month. Until and unless the person will not come out of the poverty line. The amount of the stipend can also change. According to the year or month. Moreover, the amount of stipend varies due to the inflation in the country. Along with the economic condition of the country. According to the reports, the ongoing amount of stipend is PKR 7000/month. The receiver also gets the amount directly in their account.

Benazir Income Support Programme – Procedure

• The procedure of this program is quite hectic. 
• Whenever the person will apply for this. 
• Then, they need to face a long process. 
• In this process the authorities collect all the documents. Along with the data of the person. 
• Further, they also do a survey of the poor people.
• Later, check their financial condition. Whether they are eligible for the program or not. 
• Moreover, they also inquire about the financial status of the person.
• Here, it reflects whether they are really poor. Or just faking it for free money.

How to Receive Money?

As per the reports, the users can get their money from different channels. Money is reportedly not aware of some latest technologies. Hence, this program takes care of everybody. Due to that it further provides different ways. Especially to receive the money. Therefore, if the user wants to receive the money in cash. Then, there are places made by the government. So, users can collect their cash under this program. Moreover, they can also get their payments in their bank accounts directly. As this will be an easy method for the eligible people. Another way of receiving money is reportedly by mobile wallet. So, users can get the money in their mobile wallet from online platforms. Thus, whatever method people find suitable. Here, they can opt for that.

Eligibility Criteria of Benazir Income Support Programme

• First, this is a program for women only. 
• Therefore, the applicant must be a woman.
• Their income should be below PKR 6000.
• Woman should be a widow. 
• Here, if there is a male person in their family who can earn. 
• Then, they will not get this scheme benefit. 
• However, if the woman is divorced, then also it will work.
• Here, an identity card is needed. 
• Moreover, it will help to get a lot of information and especially citizenship.
• If there is somebody who is a male person but he is disabled. Then, they can get this scheme.

Conclusion 

Here, the motive was to maintain the financial condition of people. Furthermore, it helps the people in various sectors with the stipend. Even if somebody is facing some financial issue in their education. Then, they can get the help of the money from this program. However, not everyone can apply for this stipend. If the person comes under the below poverty line. Then, they can get it. Otherwise, there is nothing helpful for them.

Moreover, it’s also used for social protection as well. Along with social protection, they look after the people. Especially those who are not doing well and come under the poverty line. The worst condition of people makes them eligible. So, they can get the benefits of this program. Furthermore, the government just wants to reduce the poverty of Pakistani citizens. Also, give them financial support. So, they can grow in their life. Also, the percentage of the poverty line can be reduced in Pakistan.

Disclaimer 

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