The Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) has announced a Rs 3,000 increase in the Kafalat program’s quarterly payments, starting in January 2025. Beneficiaries will receive Rs 13,500 every three months instead of Rs 10,500, aiming to help low-income families cope with rising living costs. The program has also started to include more women, helping them join and receive cash support every three months. This change aims to help deserving women struggling with financial difficulties.
Eligibility Criteria
• Program designed for women facing poverty or loss of husbands.
• Strict rules set to ensure only eligible women benefit.
• Eligibility criteria include:
– Women living in poverty.
– Household income less than 50,000 rupees a month.
– Women whose husbands have passed away.
– Women who have never traveled outside the country.
– Women who spend less than 1,000 rupees on mobile balance monthly.
– Women whose family members do not work abroad.
– Women who don’t work in a government job.
– Women who don’t own any property.
– Women over 18 years old with a National Identity Card.
– Women who live permanently in Pakistan.
Complete the registration process
• Visit the nearest BISP office in your city.
• Provide necessary documents at the registration desk.
• Receive a token from the staff to proceed with the NSER survey.
• Enter the registration room with a BISP computer operator.
• Answer questions to complete the registration form.
• Use fingerprints for verification.
• Receive SMS confirmation from 8171 after survey registration is complete.
• Receive an SMS notification confirming eligibility for the program.
CNIC’s Online BISP 8171 Result Check
• Many women don’t receive SMS confirmation from 8171 after registration.
• BISP offers a solution: check eligibility from home via the 8171 web portal.
• Step-by-step guide: open the portal, enter ID card number and captcha code.
• Click “Find” to view eligibility details.
Conclusion
The BISP Kafalat payment in Pakistan will increase to Rs 13,500 starting in 2025, providing relief to low-income families. The program expands to include more deserving women, ensuring financial assistance for vulnerable populations. The 8171 portal for eligibility checks reflects the program’s commitment to accessibility and convenience, enhancing the lives of women and families in need. Read More