BISP Payment Increased to Rs. 10,500 | Check Eligibility
Benazir Income Support Program
The Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) has announced a substantial increase in payments for the fiscal year 2024. Beneficiaries of the Kafalat program will now receive up to 10,500 rupees in financial assistance. This increase addresses the rising inflation in the country, ensuring that those struggling to meet their basic needs receive adequate support.
In addition to the increased financial assistance, BISP has initiated new registrations to extend benefits to a greater number of people. Individuals facing financial instability and worsening poverty can now easily join the program by completing their registration. To facilitate this, BISP has established offices in every city across the country. These offices are dedicated to assisting poor and deserving families in completing their registration process conveniently.
Eligibility Check Procedure
The Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) has introduced an online portal to determine eligibility and provide easy access to information. Individuals who have completed registration, or wish to do so, can visit this portal and enter their ID card number to check their eligibility. If there is no record on the portal, a family member should visit the BISP tehsil office with their original identity card to complete the survey process. If the family meets the eligibility criteria, they will be included in the program and receive financial assistance quarterly.
Additionally, for those who cannot or do not know how to use the web portal, an SMS facility is available. By sending their ID card number to 8171, individuals will receive an instant reply confirming their eligibility. Please note that beneficiaries who provided a Telenor number during registration will not receive a reply SMS from 8171.
Eligibility Criteria for Joining the Program
To be part of the Benazir Income Support Program, families must meet specific eligibility criteria. These include:
- Living below the poverty line: Families whose income is below the poverty line.
- No government job: Families where no member has a government job and are facing increasing poverty.
- Sole household sponsor: Women from deserving families who are the sole breadwinners.
- Widows: Women whose husbands have passed away.
- Women with disabilities: Women who have a disability.
- Pakistani Identity Card (CNIC): Individuals must have a Pakistani identity card issued by NADRA.
- No participation in other government assistance programs: Individuals who are not part of any other government assistance program and have never received financial aid from such programs.
Required Documents for Registration
To complete the registration process, the following documents are required:
- Identity Card (CNIC)
- Family Registration Certificate (FRC)
- Birth certificates of children
- Bank account details
- Electricity and gas bills
- Phone number
- Passport-sized photographs
- Rent certificate (if residing in a rented house)
- Proof of monthly income
Registration Procedure to Receive BISP Payments
For individuals who wish to join the Benazir Income Support Program but do not have a record on the web portal, follow these steps:
- Visit the nearest BISP tehsil office.
- Obtain a token from the registration desk to complete the survey.
- Proceed to the survey registration room when your token number is called.
- A representative will complete the survey registration process and take fingerprints for verification.
After completing the registration process, BISP will conduct periodic verifications to ensure eligibility. If eligible, individuals will be included in the program and receive financial assistance on a monthly basis.
Final Words
This article aims to inform poor and deserving individuals about the increased financial assistance provided by the Benazir Income Support Program. It offers complete details on the new registration process, enabling eligible individuals to access financial aid. For any further information or questions, please feel free to ask in the comment section.
