BISP And KCCI Sign MoU To Boost Skill Training Under Benazir Hunarmand Program
One of the latest updates for all the BISP Beneficiaries is here, as we all know that BISP has initiated their new scheme for facilitating and to equip the women with high skills training under the flagship Benazir Hunarmand Program. Therefore in this regard many new and historic collaborations are happening to generate good outcomes of this new initiative.
MoU Sign Between BISP And KCCI
Director General (DG) Zulfiqar Ali Shaikh of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Sindh has suggested that the Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BISP under the Benazir Hunarmand Programme. This would allow both organizations to work together to identify skills that are in high demand, suggest accredited training facilities, and jointly explore ways to make the program successful.
BISP Seeks Business Community’s Support To Align Training With Job Market Needs
In a meeting held during his visit to KCCI on Monday, he stated, “We want to establish a robust mechanism where the business community guides us on labor market needs, so we can ensure that beneficiaries of BISP receive the right training, become employable, and ultimately self-reliant.“
Ten million families in Pakistan, including 2.7 million in Sindh, benefited from BISP, but depending only on cash stipends is not long-term viable, the DG of BISP Sindh emphasized.
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Importance Of BISP Collaboration With KCCI
“Our strategy needs to change as poverty rates continue to climb. By providing economic possibilities to vulnerable households, this relationship with KCCI has the potential to be a game-changer, he said, adding that it will not only enhance individual livelihoods but also aid in addressing the skilled labor shortage in Pakistan’s manufacturing and industrial sectors.
According to Dr. Tahir Noor, Additional Secretary BISP, the government has allotted Rs720 billion for BISP this year, with women in qualifying families receiving a stipend of Rs13,500.
Benazir Hunarmand Program: Pilot Project
For this reason, the Benazir Hunarmand Program, a pilot project designed to train people from low-income households in accordance with market demands, has been supported by Chairperson Senator Rubina Khalid. They will also receive beginning kits upon completion of training, enabling them to start small enterprises or secure fulfilling jobs,” he added.
BISP, KCCI to Align Skills with Industry Needs and Ensure Transparency
According to him, BISP need KCCI’s help in determining the current demands of Karachi’s industry, recommending training facilities whose credentials are recognized by employers, and making sure that program participants can easily integrate into industrial units.
“This is not just about reducing dependency on stipends, this is about creating productive citizens who can contribute to the economy,” he said. Muhammad Jawed Bilwani, president of the KCCI, emphasized the necessity of stringent control to guarantee that BISP monies are utilized effectively and go to the most deserving.
Conclusion
The collaboration between BISP and KCCI under the Benazir Hunarmand Program marks a major step toward empowering low-income families through skill development. By aligning training with industry needs and ensuring transparency in fund usage, this partnership aims to reduce dependency on financial aid and help beneficiaries become self-reliant, productive members of society.
