BISP Raises Benazir Kafaalat Stipends to Rs 10,500

The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has announced an increase in the quarterly stipends for beneficiaries of the Benazir Kafaalat program, raising the amount to Rs 10,500 for the current year.

Secretary of BISP, Amir Ali Ahmad, stated that the first quarterly payment for this year will be Rs 10,500, which will be disbursed during February. Beneficiaries seeking information or assistance can reach out to BISP offices or call the toll-free number 080026477.

Additionally, the quarterly Benazir Education Stipends will be distributed starting from March, with varying amounts allocated for girl and boy students across different educational levels. Girl students will receive Rs 2500 (Primary), Rs 3500 (Secondary), and Rs 4500 (Higher Secondary), while boy students will receive Rs 2000 (Primary), Rs 3000 (Secondary), and Rs 4000 (Higher Secondary). A special bonus of Rs 3000 will be provided to girls upon completion of primary education.

Under the Benazir Nashonuma scheme, quarterly stipends of Rs 2500 will be issued to Pregnant and Lactating Mothers (PLW) and boy children, with Rs 3000 allocated for girl children. In flood-affected areas, PLWs and boy children will receive Rs 3500, while girl children will receive Rs 4000. The Nashonuma program aims to combat stunting among PLWs and their children under two years of age by providing these stipends.

In exchange for the stipends, mothers are required to commit to attending regular antenatal health check-ups and awareness sessions during pregnancy, consuming specialized nutritious food (SNF), and ensuring their children receive immunizations and regular health check-ups.