Launched in 2008 by former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, the Benazir Kafalat program is a major initiative of the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP). Its main objective is to help women from low-income families fight poverty by providing financial support.
Initially limited to certain regions, the program has now become the largest cash transfer initiative for women in Pakistan. Its main objective is to support women and families in economic distress, especially those affected by food shortages and rising inflation. Currently, around 9 million families are benefiting from this program.
How to Benefit from the Shahbaz Sharif Benazir Kafalat Program
To benefit from the Benazir Kafalat program, eligible women and families need to follow a simple process:
- First, visit the nearest BISP registration center with important documents such as your identity card and carefully fill out the registration form.
- Your details will be verified by the authorities, which may include a visit from a BISP representative.
- After successful verification, you will receive approval of financial assistance through a notification sent via letter or message to your registered phone number.
- You will then be issued a Kafalat card that will allow you to withdraw funds from ATMs or designated bank agents.
It is important to protect your Kafalat card and personal information and immediately report any issues or suspected fraud to the BISP helpline. Following these steps will make it easier to register and receive financial assistance through the Benazir Kafalat program, which will help stabilize your financial situation.
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Check Your Eligibility for the Benazir Kafalat
Eligibility for the Benazir Kafalat program is determined through the Poverty Measurement Tool (PMT) conducted through the NSER survey. Households with a PMT score of less than 32 in this survey are eligible for the program. Other eligibility criteria include, for example, monthly income, family size, employment status, land ownership, and other relevant factors.
Households or women who meet these criteria can enroll in the Kafalat program after completing the registration process. Enrolling in the program is free of charge and there is no additional cost to receive financial support.
Documents Required for NSER Survey 2024 Registration
To complete the NSER survey, the following documents are required:
- National Identity Card (CNIC)
- Form B for children (Form B)
- Details of family members.
- Previous registration information (if applicable)
- Domestic electricity or gas bill.
- Proof of address
- Source of income
- Proof of monthly income
- Household financial details
Providing these documents completes your household’s registration for the NSER survey. This will enable BISP to collect accurate information about your financial and social situation, thereby effectively supporting families in need.
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New NSER Survey Beneficiary Guide
Many people wonder if it is necessary to go through a separate registration process after the NSER survey. For clarification, the NSER survey itself is part of the Benazir Kafalat program registration process. If you meet the BISP eligibility criteria and have the required documents for the NSER survey, you can easily apply for registration.
BISP has numerous offices across the country to assist you in this process. Families and women interested in participating in the Kafalat program can complete their registration for the survey at any BISP tehsil office nearby.
After the survey, you will have to wait for your eligibility to be confirmed. If you meet all the criteria, a confirmation SMS will be sent to you from 8171. Eligible participants will receive their money as stated in the SMS.
Finally, make sure you meet the BISP criteria, collect the required documents, visit a BISP tehsil office to register, and wait for the confirmation SMS for receiving your money. This process will help you successfully complete your registration for the Benazir Kafalat program.
Verification Update: BISP 8171 Result Check Online by CNIC
If a lot of time has passed since completing the NSER survey and you have not received an SMS from 8171, you can check your eligibility by sending your ID number to 8171 via SMS. You will receive a reply from BISP with your eligibility status.
Alternatively, if you do not receive a response after submitting your ID number to 8171, you can check your eligibility through 8171’s online web portal.
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Receive funds from Benazir Kafalat Scheme
If you have received an SMS from 8171 informing you that your Benazir Kafalat Scheme funds have been released, you can get your funds back by visiting the nearest BISP payment center with your ID card. Complete your biometric verification at the center to receive your funds. Please note that payment cannot be made by any other means. If your funds have been released, you must follow the following procedure to access them.