Masatsugu Asakawa, President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), paid a recent visit to the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Tehsil Office in Taxila. His visit was intended to learn more about BISP’s work to give financial assistance, promote school enrollment, and improve mother and child health in Pakistan. The ADB president’s visit focused on 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 | Wah General Hospital Nashonuma Center and the BISP Tehsil Office in Taxila |
| Delegation Members | Haruto Takimura, Yevgeniy Zhukov, Ms. Azusa Sato |
The tour provided the ADB delegation with insight into the critical role that BISP plays in aiding some of Pakistan’s poorest households.
ADB Delegation Observes BISP’s Impact
President Asakawa and his party visited the BISP Tehsil Office in Taxila, where they examined several BISP activities. The team was briefed on how BISP helps the poorest households by providing economic assistance and enrolling children in school. The ADB team also learned about key health programs aimed at mother and child health. The delegation consisted of Haruto Takimura, Chief Adviser to the President, Yevgeniy Zhukov, Director General, and Ms. Azusa Sato, Senior Adviser to the President. They were all given a full explanation of BISP’s operations and the beneficial impact it has had on underprivileged families.
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Overview of BISP Initiatives
BISP Director General Naveed Akbar offered a detailed overview of the program’s primary aims. This includes: Benazir Kafaalat: A financial aid program designed to help low-income families. Taleemi Wazaif is a program that provides financial incentives to children from low-income families to enroll in school. Nashonuma: This initiative aims to improve the nutrition and health of mothers and their children. The Undergraduate Scholarship Programme is a scholarship initiative that gives financial aid to meritorious individuals pursuing higher education. The briefing highlighted how these projects are collaborating to help the most vulnerable members of society.
ADB Team Visits Nashonuma Centre
The ADB team also visited the Nashonuma Centre at Wah General Hospital to witness the registration procedure for several programs. This center is an important part of BISP’s Nashonuma initiative, which focuses on maternal and child health and nutrition. The crew was able to interact with several of the recipients, who expressed their experiences with the initiatives. This allowed the team to see directly how BISP’s programs are improving the lives of countless people.
The Importance of the National Socio-Economic Registry 2024 (NSER)
The National Socio-Economic Registry (NSER) is an important instrument utilized by BISP to identify and register eligible families. During their visit, the ADB group was told on how the registry ensures that only eligible households benefit from BISP programs. The team also witnessed Taleemi Wazaif and Nashonuma beneficiaries being enrolled at the Tehsil office. This registration assists BISP in keeping track of families in need, ensuring that the appropriate people receive support.
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ADB’s Support for BISP
The Asian Development Bank has been a prominent supporter of BISP’s efforts to enhance the lives of Pakistan’s underprivileged families. President Masatsugu Asakawa’s visit enhanced the connection between ADB and BISP. The ADB delegation praised BISP’s crucial role in providing social safety, as well as the program’s excellent influence on education, health, and overall well-being. International entities such as ADB support BISP’s efforts to expand and reach more families in need.
Conclusion
Finally, ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa’s visit to the BISP office in Taxila and the Nashonuma Centre at Wah General Hospital demonstrates BISP’s continued efforts to give financial assistance, improve education, and promote maternal and child health. With the sustained support of institutions such as the Asian Development Bank, BISP will continue to play an important role in uplifting Pakistan’s poorest households, ensuring they have access to basic services and prospects for a better future.
