Islamabad: A significant meeting held between the chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Senator Rubina Khalid, and Mr. Ghulam Nabi Marri, National Coordinator for the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), has set the stage for enhanced livelihood opportunities for BISP beneficiaries through targeted human resource training and asset transfer initiatives. The discussions focused on boosting the agricultural sector, particularly in the provinces of Gilgit-Baltistan, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with an emphasis on merged districts.
According to Press Information Department, Senator Rubina Khalid highlighted the importance of a strong partnership between BISP and IFAD to maximize the benefits for BISP beneficiaries. “BISP is committed to the poverty graduation of its beneficiaries. Skill training will not only improve their financial status but also enable them to contribute to the country’s economy, allowing more deserving individuals to benefit from the program,” stated Senator Rubina Khalid.
The IFAD representatives commended BISP’s extensive database and assured financial and technical support for sustainable skill training and loan programs for BISP beneficiaries. Both parties agreed on joint collaboration and will discuss the future modalities and concept paper in the upcoming meeting. This collaboration aims to foster significant improvements in the livelihoods of the beneficiaries by providing them with necessary skills and assets to thrive economically.