Sahiwal (UPA News) A live dashboard has been inaugurated to monitor the Benazir Nashonuma Program under BISP. This is an important step to combat malnutrition and promote better child development.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by BISP Chairperson Senator Rubina Khalid and Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation Syed Imran Ahmed Shah. Beneficiary women, children, girls, and representatives of development organizations also attended.
Addressing the ceremony, Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection Pir Syed Imran Ahmed Shah stated that Pakistan is facing a serious challenge of malnutrition and that poverty alleviation is fundamentally based on human development. He said BISP ensures financial assistance and food provision to deserving mothers and children.
He added that over 4.3 million mothers and children have benefited from the program so far. He emphasized that social protection is not charity but an investment. Under the vision of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, transparency and effectiveness are being ensured in this major social protection program.
Senator Rubina Khalid stated that the country will progress only when everyone works together. She emphasized that her focus is on fieldwork to understand real issues. She further stated that monitoring and transparency are essential for effective social protection. With the cooperation of the Ministry of Health and partner organizations, an effective monitoring system has been established. The live dashboard will enable real-time monitoring of the program’s projects.
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