Benazir Kafaalat October To December Installment:
The October-December installment under the Kafalat Program has been divided into four phases, each covering different districts. The first phase has already started, distributing funds to beneficiaries in districts
First Phase Districts List
Chagai, Khuzdar, Jhal Magsi, Naseerabad, Sobatpur, Jaffarabad, Usta Mohammad, Sujawal, Tando Allahyar, Tando Mohammad Khan, Hyderabad, Jacobabad, Qamber Shahdadkot, Malakand, Mardan, Rahim Yar Khan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Chiniot, and Taunsa. Beneficiaries in these districts can collect their installments from nearby camp sites.
Second Phase Districts List
The second phase, starting tomorrow, includes districts such as Karachi Central, Karachi East, Korangi, Malir, Karachi South, Kemari, Thatta, Lasbela, Hub, Pakpattan, Faisalabad, Sahiwal, Jhang, Gwadar, Jamshoro, Dadu, Peshawar, Charsadda, Mohmand Agency, Khyber Agency, North Waziristan, South Waziristan, Upper South Waziristan, Nowshera, Hangu, Swabi, Bajaur, Sanghar, Nawabshah, Benazirabad, Mirpur Khas, Tharparkar, Matiari, and Umerkot. These beneficiaries can also now access their funds from local camp sites. However, in some areas, camp facilities are still being set up, so beneficiaries may need to wait an extra day or two.
Checking Installment Status:
Beneficiaries eagerly wait for each new installment, and they can verify if the payment has been deposited into their accounts by calling the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) helpline. Although the 8171 web portal has yet to be updated, this will happen soon, providing even more self-service options.
New Payment Model and Updates Starting January 2025:
In January 2025, a significant update is coming to the payment system. The installment amount will increase from PKR 10,500 to PKR 13,500. Payment will be accessible through ATMs of six different banks, along with Easypaisa, JazzCash, and Union Council offices. This transition will mark the end of the franchise-based payment model.
The program also aims to review PMT scores, increasing them for eligible individuals who may currently be ineligible. Furthermore, those under eligibility review will receive their PKR 13,500 installment in January.
Importance of Dynamic Survey;
All beneficiaries are required to complete a dynamic survey by December 31, as it determines eligibility. Those who fail to complete the survey will be ineligible for the program and face a three-year block from re-enrollment. Many beneficiaries worry that completing the survey might result in disqualification, but the survey is crucial for verifying deserving individuals.
Appeal System for Ineligible Individuals:
For beneficiaries who are disqualified due to minor discrepancies in the dynamic survey, an appeals system will launch by January-February 2025. This will provide an option for those with minor errors to be re-evaluated and possibly re-enter the program.
Program Expansion and Inclusion:
Starting January 2025, the program will disqualify approximately 1.7 million women and replace them with 700,000 new, eligible women, including those who have completed verification. This process will prioritize deserving individuals to ensure fair and effective support distribution.
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