The Benazir Taleemi Wazifa (BTW) program, a flagship initiative under the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), has commenced the document verification process for June 2025 payments. This step is crucial to ensure that eligible families continue to receive educational stipends for their children. The verification process aims to confirm the authenticity of beneficiaries’ information and maintain the integrity of the program.
What is Benazir Taleemi Wazifa?
Launched to promote education among underprivileged families, the Benazir Taleemi Wazifa provides financial assistance to children enrolled in primary, secondary, and higher secondary education. The program is linked to the Benazir Kafalat initiative, ensuring that children of registered families receive quarterly stipends, encouraging consistent school attendance and reducing dropout rates.
Importance of Document Verification
Document verification is a mandatory process to validate the eligibility of beneficiaries. It ensures that the stipends reach the rightful recipients and helps in updating any changes in the beneficiaries’ circumstances. Failure to complete this process may result in the suspension of payments.
Required Documents for Verification
Beneficiaries must provide the following documents for the verification process:
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Guardian’s CNIC: Original and a copy.
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Child’s B-Form: Issued by NADRA.
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School Admission Slip: Verified by the educational institution.
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Attendance Record: Proof of at least 70% attendance.
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Recent Utility Bill: For address verification.
Verification Process Steps
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Visit Nearest BISP Office: Beneficiaries should go to their local BISP Tehsil Office with the required documents.
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Document Submission: Submit all necessary documents for verification.
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Biometric Verification: Complete the biometric verification process.
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Confirmation: Receive confirmation of successful verification and information on the next payment schedule.
Stipend Amounts
The stipend amounts vary based on the education level and gender of the child:
Education Level | Boys (PKR/Quarter) | Girls (PKR/Quarter) |
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Primary | 2,000 | 2,500 |
Secondary | 3,000 | 3,500 |
Higher Secondary | 4,000 | 4,500 |
Note: Girls receive an additional one-time bonus of PKR 3,000 upon completing primary education.
Eligibility Criteria
To remain eligible for the Benazir Taleemi Wazifa:
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Children must be enrolled in a recognized educational institution.
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Maintain a minimum of 70% attendance.
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Belong to families registered under the Benazir Kafalat program.
Checking Payment Status
Beneficiaries can check their payment status through:
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BISP Portal: https://bisp.gov.pk/Status
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SMS Service: Send your CNIC number to 8171.
Conclusion
The document verification process is a vital step to ensure the continuity of educational stipends under the Benazir Taleemi Wazifa program. Beneficiaries are urged to complete this process promptly to avoid any disruptions in payments. By supporting education, the program aims to uplift communities and break the cycle of poverty.
FAQs
1. What is the Benazir Taleemi Wazifa Program?
The Benazir Taleemi Wazifa is a conditional cash transfer program designed to encourage school enrollment and attendance among children of BISP beneficiaries. It provides quarterly stipends to support educational expenses for children enrolled in primary, secondary, and higher secondary levels.
2. Who is eligible for the Benazir Taleemi Wazifa?
To be eligible:
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The child must be enrolled in a recognized educational institution.
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Maintain a minimum of 70% attendance.
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Belong to a family registered under the Benazir Kafalat program.
3. What documents are required for the verification process?
Beneficiaries need to provide:
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Guardian’s original CNIC and a copy.
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Child’s B-Form issued by NADRA.
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School admission slip verified by the educational institution.
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Attendance record showing at least 70% attendance.
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Recent utility bill for address verification.
4. How can I check my eligibility status?
You can check your eligibility by:
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Visiting the BISP portal: https://bisp.gov.pk/
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Sending your CNIC number via SMS to 8171.
5. Can I register my child if I am not a BISP beneficiary?
No, only families registered under the Benazir Kafalat program are eligible for the Benazir Taleemi Wazifa. If you are not registered, you must first apply for the Benazir Kafalat program.