ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Shazia Marri on Monday said that the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) is striving hard for the poverty alleviation and welfare of deprived segments of the society.
In her message on International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Shazia Marri said, “The launch of the BISP reflects the vision of Benazir Bhutto Shaheed, which aims to provide a comprehensive system of social security to the disadvantaged sections of the society, especially women. It is to bring a sustainable and positive change in the lives of deprived families by providing economic and social security and ending poverty”.
She said the significance of the BISP increases concerning this day as the purpose of the day is to acknowledge the efforts and struggles of people living in poverty to provide them with opportunities to develop. This day is also to recognize that poverty is a violation of fundamental human rights that must be addressed.
Marri added that under the BISP, Rs. 7000 on a quarterly basis are given to deserving women through the Benazir Kafalat program, and the children from 4 to 22 years of age of these women are given Benazir Taleemi Wazaif from 1500 to 4000 rupees so that they can get education.
She said deserving pregnant women and lactating mothers are provided nutritious and balanced food through Benazir Nashonuma. The nutritional needs of the newborn children are met for their better nourishment.
