80% of Islamabad’s PM Free Flour Scheme Beneficiaries are BISP Registered

Discoveries related to the Prime Minister Free Atta Scheme in Islamabad have shed light on the fact that a staggering 80% of the recipients benefiting from this scheme are registered under the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP), with the remaining 20% falling into the category of needy families registered with the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA).

Insight into Free Atta Scheme Statistics

An eye-opening statistic from the Prime Minister’s Free Flour Scheme discloses that 80% of households in the federal capital are enrolled in the [https://8171ehsaasbisp.pk/], formerly known as the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP).

وزیراعظم کی مفت آٹا سکیم میں اہم انکشاف کے مطابق وفاقی دارالحکومت کے اسی فیصد گھر بے نظیر انکم سپورٹ پروگرام میں رجسٹرڈ ہیں۔ According to figures presented during a National Assembly session by the Ministry of Industry, the distribution of free flour in Islamabad reveals that 80% of households are registered under BISP while 20% are considered needy families listed by NADRA.

Providing Assistance to Over 5.8 Lakh Families

The Ministry of Industry disclosed that out of the total 411,000 families currently residing in Islamabad, 588,000 families received free flour under this initiative.

The Ministry further shared that the Free Flour Scheme supported 330,000 families registered under BISP in Islamabad, with an additional 258,000 eligible families granted free flour distribution upon NADRA verification.

Significance of BISP Registration in Islamabad

The Benazir Income Support Program plays a pivotal role in catering to eligible individuals, providing them with vital support through various schemes. Additionally, BISP now collaborates with governmental and social organizations to create a comprehensive database of those living below the poverty line.

In Islamabad, families registered under BISP received three bags of flour, while those certified by NADRA received one bag of free flour from the government. Established in July 2008, the Benazir Income Support Program is a federal initiative aimed at alleviating poverty in Pakistan through unconditional cash transfers.

Insights and Concluding Remarks

The findings from the Prime Minister’s Free Flour Scheme underscore the significant impact of the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) in Islamabad, with 80% of households benefitting from the program falling under BISP registration. The collaboration between BISP and NADRA highlights a comprehensive approach to support vulnerable families in the capital.

Sources:

[https://arynews.tv/atta-scheme-stats-reveal-80pc-families-in-islamabad-registered-in-bisp/]