Benazir Nashonuma Program: Terms of Inclusion and Benefits
The Benazir Nashonuma Program is an initiative aimed at providing nutritional support. To benefit from this program, women must be regularly registered in the BISP Kafalat program and meet the following additional registration conditions:
Pregnant women
Lactating mothers
Children aged less than 2 years (0-23 months)
Program Inclusion: Registration Method
To register in the program, you need to visit the Nashonuma desk at your Tehsil hospital. If you meet all the above-mentioned conditions, you should visit the Nashonuma desk.
To register in the Nashonuma Program, the following documents are necessary:
Woman’s NADRA-issued CNIC (National Identity Card)
Child’s NADRA-issued B-Form
Child’s Vaccination Card
Program Inclusion: Financial and Nutritional Assistance
Pregnant women will receive a payment of 2500 rupees every three months (quarterly). In the case of giving birth, an additional 3000 rupees (including 500 rupees for travel expenses) will be paid. This assistance continues until the child reaches the age of 2 years.
Additionally, pregnant women and lactating mothers, along with children under 2 years of age, will be provided with special nutritious food to ensure their healthy growth and development.
Note: Important Information on Malnutrition
According to a food security survey conducted in March 2018, approximately 40% of children under 5 years of age suffer from stunted growth (their height is less than their age). Furthermore, approximately 18% of children under 5 years of age have low weight for their height. Similarly, malnutrition is also observed in pregnant women and lactating mothers.
The first 1000 days of a child’s life (from conception to two years of age) are crucial for their mental and physical growth and development. Therefore, the Government of Pakistan, through BISP, has launched the “Nashonuma” program for pregnant women, lactating mothers, and children under two years of age to ensure they receive appropriate nutritious food, playing a key role in their healthy mental and physical development.
