Last Updated on: 12th October 2024, 10:19 pm
The Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) has announced new details regarding the disbursement of installments and registration of beneficiaries. During her visit to the Faisalabad camps, BISP Chairperson Rubina Khalid took time to speak to the women present and listened carefully to their complaints.
She announced that immediate payment action will be taken for beneficiaries whose payments have arrived and who regularly visit the camps to collect their Kafaalat payments of Rs 10,500.
Chairperson, BISP Rubina Khalid, Visits Faisalabad Campsite
Senator Rubina Khalid, the Chairperson of BISP, announced the opening of the registration process and emphasized the importance of following transparent procedures throughout the process. Addressing the media at the BISP Registration Centre at al-Fateh Saleemi Chowk Sports Complex, she urged eligible individuals to visit the nearest BISP Tehsil or District office for registration.
She also instructed the center staff to ensure the careful treatment of elderly beneficiaries and cautioned them against neglecting their care. She also shared her personal contact details with the women, encouraging them to contact her in case of any fraud or mismanagement related to BISP payments.
BISP Chairperson Addresses Beneficiary Complaints
At the registration center, Rubina Khalid listened to the complaints of the women present and asked the staff to improve services for visitors. Later, she visited the BISP Center in Dhuddiwala to observe the payment process firsthand. Some women reported that they had to pay Rs 500 as a bribe to receive their BISP payments. After learning this, the chairperson took quick action and referred a suspected person to the police for further investigation.
Payments Disbursement Via New Payment System
Rubina Khalid thanked President Asif Ali Zardari and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for their leadership in launching the BISP initiative to help the poor through financial assistance. She said that a redesign of the payment system would guarantee a more transparent process.
BISP has now partnered with six other banks and asked them to set up at least two touchpoints in each union council. The objective of this step is to facilitate the collection of payments near the homes of rural beneficiaries.
BISP To Increase the Number of Beneficiaries To 10 Million By December
BISP currently contains 9.3 million registered beneficiaries, with plans to expand its reach to 10 million more women. The expansion is a component of a wider initiative to assist individuals who are facing financial difficulties.
Through ongoing dynamic surveys and increased government funding, BISP will register one crore families by the end of this year, ensuring that even more deserving households receive the necessary assistance.