After a long wait, the Benazir Kafaalat program has resumed registrations. Women across Pakistan from low-income families who are struggling financially can now apply. To facilitate this process, the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) has activated all Tehsil offices nationwide, making it easier for women to register by visiting their nearest BISP Tehsil Office. Women who previously completed a survey but were excluded due to a high poverty score can now also reapply at a BISP office.
This article provides detailed steps for women interested in completing their registration.
Eligibility Criteria for Registration
The BISP Kafaalat program, like other Benazir Income Support Program initiatives, has specific eligibility criteria. Meeting these requirements is necessary for applicants to receive financial aid. Below is an overview of the criteria for applicants:
- Must be a permanent resident of Pakistan
- Must have a valid Pakistani ID card
- Monthly household income should be below Rs 50,000
- Neither the applicant nor any family member should hold a government job
- Applicants must not own land
- Should not be enrolled in other assistance programs
- Should not have traveled abroad
- Must be the head of their household
- Priority is given to widows and women with disabilities
- Must have a mobile number registered in their name
Steps to Complete Registration
Eligible women can follow these steps to complete their registration:
- Visit the nearest BISP Tehsil Office.
- Upon entering, proceed to the NSER registration desk.
- Present your ID card and your child’s birth certificate to the BISP staff at the desk.
- You will receive a token for the survey.
- Wait for your turn based on the token number, then proceed to the registration room.
- Answer socio-economic questions from the data entry operator to complete the form.
- Once the form is done, verify your details with a thumb impression.
- Shortly, you will receive an SMS from 8171 confirming your registration.
- After a few days, an eligibility confirmation message from 8171 will arrive, indicating whether you are accepted into the program.
Updated Payment Collection Procedure for Kafalat Program Beneficiaries
If you’re a regular recipient of the Kafalat program, the updated steps for collecting your payment from the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) might interest you. This time, there’s a slight adjustment in the procedure. Now, when beneficiaries arrive at BISP camp sites, they will first go through a screening process at the gate. After completing this, each person receives a token, which determines the order for payment collection.
A helpful feature of this new screening process is that beneficiaries will know their payment amount as soon as they enter the camp site. This adjustment aims to reduce complaints about unauthorized deductions—a positive step in making the process fairer and more transparent.
Checking Eligibility via 8171
If you have completed registration but haven’t received an eligibility message, you can check your status online by following these steps:
- Open the 8171 portal on your mobile device.
- Enter your ID card number and the captcha code.
- Press “Find” to view your eligibility status.
Last Words
Under the special directive of President Asif Ali Zardari, this new phase of registration for the Benazir Kafaalat program is a valuable step towards helping women in need. Those interested in joining the program should ensure they complete registration by December 30 by following the steps mentioned above.
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