The 8171 Ehsaas Program, launched in 2008, has provided monthly assistance to 10 million people. Benazir Kafalat 10500 Payments are distributed through the BISP Campsite by POS agents after biometric verification. Since 2019, numerous complaints have been registered for POS agents deducting payments for Benazir Kafalat 10500 Rupees. To address this issue, numerous actions have been taken and initiatives are still pending. This page provides information on the actions taken against POS agents who deduct BISP payments.
Strict Action Against POS Agents Deducting Money For BISP Beneficiaries
The BISP team has been cracking down on POS agents for years, citing the Biometric Verification System (BVS) introduced in 2019. The system requires beneficiaries to biometrically validate their thumb impressions before collecting funds. However, numerous complaints have been filed from beneficiaries, claiming POS agents deduct money from eligible and poor women. Rubina Khalid, in a recent interview, announced that strict action will be taken against all culprits to prevent further money deductions.
Solution For The Unauthorized Payment Deduction By Bank Agents
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Strict Action Against POS Agents | BISP is taking strict action against POS agents deducting payments, following numerous complaints. |
| Collaboration with Additional Banks | BISP plans to collaborate with six more banks to enhance payment procedures and reduce complaints. |
| Integration with RAAST | Pakistan plans to integrate BISP with RAAST for direct G2P payments, improving speed and convenience. |
| Transition to Campsites for Payments | BISP shifted payments from retail shops to campsites, providing necessary amenities and ensuring dignified payment processes. |
Senator Rubina Khalid, chair of the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP), announced plans to collaborate with six additional banks to enhance payment procedures and reduce complaints about POS agents. The program, which previously used two banks due to expired contracts, will now offer more services, boosting transparency and enabling more banks to provide services, thereby improving the assistance provided to beneficiaries.
Pakistan plans to integrate with RAAST, the country’s first government-backed Micro-Payment Gateway for Government-to-Person (G2P) payments, allowing direct payments using a Computerized National Identity Card and withdrawals from any bank branch. This will make G2P payments faster and more convenient. The Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) has shifted from retail shops to campsites to address issues with payments, providing all necessary amenities for beneficiaries. The new sites, particularly for women, have been met with satisfaction with the quick and dignified payment process, addressing their most common concerns about the program
Conclusion
The Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) is working to address the issues of POS agent deductions for beneficiaries. The program has expanded partnerships with banks and explored RAAST integration to eliminate unauthorized deductions and make the process more convenient. The program is confident that these measures, along with continued action against rogue agents, will ensure the full BISP amount is received with dignity and ease.