Masatsugu Asakawa, President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), paid a recent visit to the Tehsil Office of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) in Taxila. His visit was intended to gain more insight into the work that BISP is doing in Pakistan to enhance maternal and child health, encourage school enrolment, and offer financial support. The focal points of the ADB president’s visit were the BISP office in Taxila and the Nashonuma Centre at Wah General Hospital.
Key Information | Details |
| Visit by | ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa |
| BISP Initiatives | Cash Assistance, School Enrollment, Maternal Health |
| Key Locations | BISP Tehsil Office in Taxila, Wah General Hospital Nashonuma Centre |
| Delegation Members | Haruto Takimura, Yevgeniy Zhukov, Ms. Azusa Sato |
The ADB delegation gained insight into the vital role BISP plays in assisting some of Pakistan’s poorest households as a result of their visit.
ADB Delegation Observes BISP’s Impact
President Asakawa and his delegation saw a range of BISP-run projects while touring the BISP Tehsil Office in Taxila. The delegation received an update on how BISP helps the lowest-income households by guaranteeing school enrolment for children and providing financial support. The ADB team was also informed about the significant health programs that centre on the well-being of mothers and children. Chief Advisor to the President Haruto Takimura, Director General Yevgeniy Zhukov, and Senior Advisor to the President Ms. Azusa Sato were among the delegation members. A comprehensive rundown of BISP’s functions and the benefits it provides to low-income families was provided to each of them.
Overview of BISP Initiatives
BISP Director General Naveed Akbar gave a thorough briefing regarding the main projects of the program. Among them are: Benazir Kafaalat: A program that provides low-income families with monetary assistance. Taleemi Wazaif: A program that offers financial incentives to children from low-income families to assist them enrol in school. Nashonuma: The goal of this program is to enhance the health and nutrition of mothers and their offspring. Undergraduate Scholarship Program: This program offers qualified students financial assistance for their postsecondary studies. The briefing emphasised how these programs are collaborating to improve the lives of society’s most marginalised populations.
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ADB Team Visits Nashonuma Centre
The ADB team also went to Wah General Hospital’s Nashonuma Centre, where they watched the registration procedure for different programs. The Nashonuma program of BISP, which focusses on the health and nutrition of mothers and children, greatly benefits from the work of this centre. During their interactions with the team, a few beneficiaries expressed their experiences with the programs. This gave the group the opportunity to observe directly how BISP’s activities are improving the lives of numerous people.
The Importance of the National Socio-Economic Registry 2024 (NSER)
BISP uses the National Socio-Economic Registry (NSER) as a vital instrument to find and register worthy families. The ADB delegation received training on the registry’s role in guaranteeing that only qualified families are benefited by BISP’s initiatives during their visit. The team also saw the registration process at the Tehsil office for Taleemi Wazaif and Nashonuma beneficiaries. By keeping track of families in need, this registry enables BISP to ensure that the appropriate people receive subsidies.
ADB’s Support for BISP
The Asian Development Bank has been a steadfast backer of BISP and its initiatives to raise the standard of living for low-income Pakistani families. The relationship between ADB and BISP was further enhanced by President Masatsugu Asakawa’s visit. The ADB team highlighted the beneficial effects of BISP on health, education, and general well-being as well as the significant role it plays in social protection. International agencies such as ADB provide support to BISP, enabling it to keep growing and reaching more families in need.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa’s visit to the BISP office in Taxila and the Nashonuma Centre at Wah General Hospital serves as a reminder of the organization’s continuous efforts to support maternal and child health, enhance education, and offer financial assistance. As long as institutions like the Asian Development Bank continue to support it, the Bank-Insurance Scheme (BISP) will be crucial in helping Pakistan’s poorest households rise beyond the poverty line and have access to possibilities for better futures and basic services.