The Benazir Kafalat Program is a vital initiative by the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) aimed at providing financial aid to women from low-income households. Currently, approximately 1 crore women are receiving financial assistance under this program. However, a significant number of women have been declared ineligible to continue receiving payments. This has caused concern among the beneficiaries, but in this article, we will clarify which women have been disqualified, how they can rejoin the program, and how to check your eligibility status online.
To check eligibility or for more information, visit the official website: 8171.bisp.gov.pk
Eligibility Criteria: Which Women Have Been Disqualified?
The Benazir Kafalat Program has recently updated its eligibility criteria based on the NSER (Dynamics) survey. Women who were unable to complete this survey or whose PMT (poverty score) exceeded the limit of 32 have been declared ineligible for future payments.
Key reasons for disqualification:
- Women who did not complete the Dynamics (NSER) survey.
- Women whose PMT score exceeded the threshold of 32.
This means that women who failed to complete the survey or whose scores were too high to qualify for the program will not receive payments. Those who have completed the survey but have a PMT score above the set limit are also not eligible for re-entry into the program for the next three years.
How Can Disqualified Women Rejoin the Program?
For women who have been disqualified due to incomplete surveys, there is an opportunity to rejoin the program. Here’s how:
- For women who did not complete the survey:
They can visit their nearest BISP Tehsil Office and complete the registration process again. After registration, they will need to wait for the next formal inclusion announcement by BISP. - For women whose PMT score exceeded the limit:
Unfortunately, they will not be able to rejoin the program for the next three years, as per BISP’s rules.
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How to Check Your Eligibility and Payment Status
BISP provides several ways to check your eligibility and payment status from the comfort of your home. Below are the available methods:
1. Using the 8171 Web Portal:
- Visit the official BISP 8171 Portal.
- Enter your CNIC number to check your eligibility.
2. SMS Service:
- Send your CNIC number to 8171 from your registered mobile number.
- You will receive an SMS response regarding your eligibility status.
3. BISP Tehsil Offices:
- Women can also visit their nearest BISP Tehsil office and provide their CNIC to get detailed information about their eligibility status and payments.
Final Thoughts
The recent disqualification of a large number of women from the Benazir Kafalat Program has caused confusion and concern, but BISP has made clear guidelines on who qualifies for continued payments. If you are among the disqualified women, make sure to follow the necessary steps to either complete the survey or check if you can rejoin the program.For more details and to stay updated, always refer to the official BISP website or use the available methods for checking your eligibility. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask in the comments section, and we will provide you with the answers.
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FAQs
Q1: How can I check my eligibility for the Benazir Kafalat Program?
A1: You can check your eligibility using the BISP 8171 Portal, by sending your CNIC to 8171, or by visiting your nearest BISP Tehsil Office.
Q2: Can women who were disqualified due to high PMT scores rejoin the program?
A2: No, women whose PMT scores exceeded the prescribed limit will not be able to rejoin the program for three years.
Q3: How can I rejoin the program if I did not complete the survey?
A3: If you missed completing the survey, visit your nearest BISP Tehsil Office to complete the registration process. However, you will have to wait for the next formal inclusion of women in the program.
Q4: Is there any other way to find out my payment status?
A4: You can check your payment status by using the BISP 8171 SMS service, visiting the official portal, or contacting your local BISP office for detailed information.