The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has played an important role for millions of underprivileged families across Pakistan. With phase 3 of the BISP 8171 initiative, the government looks to provide financial assistance to even more families in need. This article provides the latest updates on BISP 8171 Phase 3 Payment Districts, eligibility requirements, and the process for beneficiaries to obtain their payments.
What is BISP 8171 Phase 3
BISP 8171 is a social welfare program design to provide cash transfers to families from low-income backgrounds. Phase 3 will allow expansion to include new districts to provide assistance to even more vulnerable populations in Pakistan. Households that qualify for the program receive a quarterly financial aid payment that can be spent on necessities like food, healthcare, and education.
Available BISP 8171 Phase 3 Payment Districts
The government is making new districts available in phase 3 to allow for broader reach for assistance. The lists are always subject to change, and an updated list will be available. The following is a list of the major districts for payment expected to be in the program:
- Punjab: Rajanpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Muzaffargarh, Layyah
- Sindh: Tharparkar, Umarkot, Jacobabad, Kashmore
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP): Lakki Marwat, Tank, Kohistan, Torghar
- Balochistan: Washuk, Kech, Sherani, Zhob
- Gilgit-Baltistan & AJK: Diamer, Astore, Neelum, Kotli
These districts are eligible to receive payments based on poverty headcount numbers and subsequent needs for assistance.
BISP 8171 Program Phase 3 Eligibility Criteria
The following will be compulsory requirements if you wish to receive payments as a BISP 8171 Programme 3 applicant:
- Poverty Score Under Minimum Threshold: Families with a National Socio-Economic Registry (NSER) poverty score of 30 or less households will be give preference.
- Women Head of Households: Households with women as the principal beneficiary will be give priority.
- No Government Job: Families who do not have employment in the Government sector.
- No Foreign Travel: Must not have any record of travel abroad.
- Valid CNIC: A NADRA Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) will be required to register.
How to Check Your Eligibility and Payment Receipt
- SMS: Eligible persons can send their CNIC number to BISP 8171 via SMS to check their eligibility status.
- BISP Portal: Eligible persons may visit the BISP official website and check their details.
- HBL Konnect/ATM: Payments will be distribute to eligible persons based on their eligibility via the specified HBL Konnect Agents/ATMs.
- BISP Tehsil offices: You can visit BISP Tehsil offices throughout Pakistan if you are having problems.
Key Developments for BISP 8171 Phase 3
Increased Payment: It has been reported that the quarterly stipend delivered via “BISP cash” is set to increase to Rs. 10,500 from Rs. 9,000.
Reopening for Registrations: BISP may open the floodgates and allow registration of families not previously included in receiving BISP assistance.
BISP ATM: To prevent fraud, beneficiaries are require to check their payments via a biometric ATM or agents.
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Conclusion
The BISP 8171 Phase 3 project could provide important means to alleviate poverty in Pakistan. Families with eligible status in the districts added to the program should check their status and claim on-time payments. Please, check the BISP official channels for the most updated information about the launch of BISP, so you don’t become a victim of fraudulent information.
We encourage you to explore further about BISP via the BISP Official Website or the BISP Helpline if you have questions or comments.
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