Last Updated on: 27th July 2024, 06:49 am
Prime Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif launched the Socio-Economic Registry (PSER) project in Punjab. The main objective of this initiative is to identify the socio-economic status of the population so that the government can target assistance to those who need it most. With a population of 130 million people, collecting accurate data is crucial to ensure that assistance reaches the right people.
Inauguration of registration centres
To simplify the registration process, around 5,000 centres have been set up across Punjab. These centres are designed to help people get enrolled in the socio-economic register. After registration, individuals are eligible for various social security schemes. Moreover, online registration is possible and assistance can be sought through the Punjab Socio-Economic Registry helpline on 0800-02345. BenazirKafaalat.pk
The need for accurate data
The government’s future plans include using data from NADRA and the Benazir Income Support Programme to verify information. The accuracy of this data is critical to ensure that assistance reaches those who really need it.
The challenges of data collection
Collecting accurate data presents significant challenges. For example, there is a lack of reliable information on farmers and people with disabilities. Many farmers subdivide their land to avoid taxes, making data collection difficult. Similarly, reliable data on people with disabilities is lacking. Collecting accurate data is critical to providing adequate support and services to these groups.
Also Read: Punjab Govt Started New Tram Service in Lahore! Here are the Route, Launch Date And Fare Details
Collecting crime data by 2024
The government is also committed to collecting accurate crime statistics in every district. This information is essential to addressing a variety of problems, including the high electricity bills that many residents struggle to pay. To ease this burden, a solar project is being launched for 4.5 million Punjab residents, with the aim of halving electricity bills, thus reducing financial pressure.
Improving healthcare for children
Efforts are underway to improve healthcare facilities for children in Punjab. Prime Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif met with the Child Life Foundation to discuss improvements in child health care. One of the proposals is to introduce a second shift in hospitals to improve access to health care. The foundation has expressed its support for these health-care improvements.
Also Read: Maryam Nawaz Starts Free Medicine Home Delivery Service
Further development of telemedicine services
There are also plans to train medical personnel and establish telemedicine services for children in remote areas. The Child Life Foundation has already set up 159 telemedicine clinics in public hospitals that provide free emergency care 24/7. These initiatives have significantly reduced the child mortality rate. The foundation praised the Prime Minister’s efforts and pledged support for future health-care reforms.
Last Words
The socioeconomic registry project led by Prime Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif marks an important step towards better social well-being in Punjab. Collecting accurate data is crucial to ensure that government assistance reaches those for whom it is intended.
The government’s efforts to improve healthcare and reduce electricity costs through solar projects demonstrate a strong commitment to improving the quality of life in Punjab.