Benazir Nashonuma Program
Benazir Nashonuma Program: The Benazir Nashik Program is a major social welfare program of the Government of Pakistan, which aims to improve the health and nutrition of pregnant women, lactating mothers, and children under two years of age. The program is being implemented under the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) and includes financial assistance as well as health training, check-ups, and vaccinations.
Objective of the Program
Malnutrition and poor child development are serious problems in Pakistan. It affects the poorest households the most, where neither adequate food nor medical facilities are available. Against this background, the main objectives of the Benazir Nashik Program are:
- To provide essential nutrition to pregnant women
- To provide medical support to keep children healthy until the age of two
- To promote factors that positively affect maternal and child health
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Who is eligible?
Specific conditions have been set to benefit from the Benazir Nashool Program:
- The woman must already be eligible for the Benazir Kafalat Program
- Pregnant or breastfeeding mother
- The child must be between 0 and 23 months of age
- The family survey must be done under NSER
- CNIC and B-Form if the child is born
Registration process
If you want to join this program, follow the steps below:
- Visit the nearest Nashool Center – these centers are set up in Tehsil Headquarters Hospitals or Primary Health Centers
- Bring your original NCD and child’s documents (if available)
- There, the mother and child will be medically examined, including weight, height, gestational age, and the child’s health
- If you meet all the conditions, the registration will be completed
- Later, you will receive payment and awareness messages through 8171
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Financial assistance Details
Under the program, women are provided with a certain amount of financial assistance so that they can get a balanced diet and health facilities. The details are as follows:
- Pregnant women are given around Rs 2,000 to 2,500 every three months
- The assistance for girl children is slightly higher (around Rs 2,500) to promote gender equality
- For boy children, around Rs 2,000 is given per quarter
- Additional assistance is also given for travel expenses in some areas
Other facilities
The program is not limited to financial assistance only, but also includes:
- Women are given training sessions on health and nutrition
- Regular medical check-ups are conducted during and after pregnancy
- Children are vaccinated at the scheduled time
- Mothers are provided with awareness about balanced diet choices and proper care of children
Benefits of the program
- Reduction in child mortality
- Improved maternal health
- Significant reduction in malnutrition Reduction
- Promoting awareness among women
- Improving the mental and physical development of children
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Latest Updates (2025)
- This program has now been expanded to all districts
- 8171 SMS service has been made more active for registration
- Registration facility is being provided through mobile units in more districts
- A digital system is being introduced for transparency in payments