Introduction
The Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) has started the Nashonuma Program, which is a unique social safety program being implemented to target all the eligible pregnant women of Pakistan. This program is intended to offer the above-said women basic nutritional and healthcare requirements. Among the key improvements noted in the program, this paper aims to discuss the various changes that have been made by BISP in order to modify the dynamics of the enrollment process. Let’s discuss the organization of the Nashonuma Program Application Process.
Eligibility and Enrollment
Note: Women who are operating the Benazir Kafalat Program business must be registered in the program to benefit from the Nashonuma Program.
Nashonuma Program Application Process
The Nashonuma program’s registration is relatively easy, and beneficiaries visit the nearest BISP Tehsil Nashonuma Markaz present in numerous district-level government hospitals. Hence, for a person intending to visit the Kafalat Program office, the first thing he or she should ensure is to check his or her CNIC status.
Steps for Enrollment:
- Prepare Your Documents:It is imperative that you do this with all your documents intact before you leave for your home.
- Visit the Nearest Tehsil Nashonuma Markaz:These centers are normally established in Level III government hospitals at the district level.
- Organization of the Nashonuma Program Application Process.
- Inquire Upon Arrival:For help in finding the registration counter, tell the attendant.
- Submit Required Documents:
- Mother’s NADRA Original verified 13-digit Citizen Computerized ID Card Number (CNIC).
- Child’s B-Form (for the purpose of Mimoona/registration of the wazifa).
- Child Immunization Card.
After Registration
After registration, you will be given a certain food packet recommended by BISP workers to promote immunity and nutrition. The packet includes:
- Some foods seem to be strictly linked to femininity, for example pink food for the mother.
- Yellow food portion for the child (from the age of six months).
- Organization of the Nashonuma Program Application Process.
Each time a beneficiary goes to the BISP office, he is given enough food that will last for 90 days. Next, the food beneficiaries are supposed to go for check-ups and restocking every three weeks.
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Important Documents
To expedite your registration and ensure you receive the benefits, have the following documents ready:
- The complete record of Mother’s verified (NADRA) Identity Card CNIC number is: (No., this number is a thirteen-digit number.)
- Child’s B-Form for wazifa registration for child.
- Child Immunization Card.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Benazir Nashonuma Program, applicants must meet these criteria:
- Pregnant women are eligible.
- Nursing mothers can apply.
- This service is open to mothers who have children who are below 23 months.
- There are certain eligibility criteria to be met, one of which is the applicant cannot be getting any other government funding.
- Any applicant who earns a poverty score of 32 or below is barred from acquiring any government jobs.
Conclusion
The Benazir Nashonuma Program is one of the most important programs in Pakistan which is focused on pregnant and nursing women. This abolishes any complications that may be inherent with the enrollment processes at local BISP Tehsil Nashonuma Markaz and thus guarantees the women the right to access the benefits. Ensure that your documents are included, updated, and compliant with the registration with the Benazir Kafalat Program to make the best of this chance.