Disabled Persons to Receive Payments Starting September
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has made an important announcement to provide financial assistance to people with disabilities through the Himmat Card initiative. People with disabilities will be able to receive payments starting September 15. will provide much-needed support to those who are unemployed and unable to meet their needs due to disability.
Himmat Card for Disabled Persons
Under the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Himmat Card will provide assistance of Rs 10,500 to disabled people. The first phase will involve 40,000 people. This will be followed by another 25,000 in the second phase. The programme ensures 30% quota for women with disabilities.
ATM Cards Issued to 65,000 Special Persons
65,000 ATM cards have been issued to persons with disabilities to streamline payments. The Chief Minister has expressed his commitment to fulfill the promise of Himmat Card, which aims to provide relief to labourers and disabled persons alike.
Monthly assistance for the disable persons
Payments will be received every three months to help persons with disabilities meet their daily needs. In addition to the Himmat cards, ATM cards will also be provided for easy access to funds. The move will enable persons with disabilities to withdraw their payments easily and use them for essential needs.
MoU signed between Department of Social Welfare and Bank of Punjab
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Department of Social Welfare and Bank of Punjab, which is a milestone in providing financial assistance to persons with disabilities. To ensure the success of this program, this MoU was signed by Secretary Akhtar Mehmood and the President of Bank of Punjab.
Payments Begin from September 15
From September 15, persons with disabilities will start receiving their payments through their Himmat card or ATM card. A dedicated helpline (12.13) has been launched to provide assistance, enabling beneficiaries to check their payment status and eligibility.
Helpline for Disabled Persons
The new helpline allows persons with disabilities to check their eligibility and payment status by sending their disability ID card number. Once the registration process is complete, eligible individuals will receive a payment of Rs 10,500 directly on their ATM cards, ensuring easy and secure access to their funds.
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FAQs
What’s a Himmat card?
Himmat Card is a financial assistance program that offers the persons with disabilities through the BISP.
When will they start paying for the same?
The payments will commence in 30th September.
They were as follows: We have information that the following people are eligible for the card:
Disabled people can apply for it if they qualify for the government’s standard.
In how much detail is aid given?
Rs. 10,500 per month translated in terms of reliefs to the individuals concerned will amount to.
How Do I know if I am eligible to receive payments as a Person with Persons with Disabilities?
You can make sure you are eligible by entering your Disability ID card number into the helpline.
In the first phase, pass the figure ofcovered people?
Consequently, the first phase will reach 40,000 persons with disabilities.
Punjab National Bank which is the topic of discussion under consideration, serves what purpose?
Punjab Bank is also engaged in providing ATM cards to disabled persons with an aim of making payments.
Is their any norm defined for the Himmat Card program especially for the inclusion of women?
Compensation of women and Child: There is 30% quota for women employment.
What other benefits does a credit card present to persons with disability?
It offers ATM cards to disabled people in order to enable them easily withdraw their cash.
Weeded out such words as: Where, get, information?
For further information dial the given helpline number 1213.