BISP 8171: Board Approves Free Skills Training at PAF-IAST for 300 Beneficiaries
Good news for BISP families. The BISP Board has approved a new residential skills training programme for 300 beneficiaries. The training will be given at PAF-IAST Haripur under the Benazir Hunarmand Programme. This news is important for every family that is registered with BISP through the 8171 service.
The decision was shared by the official BISP page. Under this pilot programme, 300 deserving beneficiaries will get free residential training. The training will be of international standard and will be matched with the needs of the job market, so that trainees can find work or start their own small work after completing the course.
What Is This BISP Skills Training Programme?
The Benazir Hunarmand Programme is the skills programme of BISP. Its aim is simple: poor families should not depend only on cash assistance. They should learn a skill, earn their own income and stand on their own feet.
Under the new pilot project:
- Total beneficiaries: 300
- Training institute: PAF-IAST, Haripur
- Type of training: Residential (trainees will stay at the institute during training)
- Standard: International standard training, matched with market needs
- Programme: Benazir Hunarmand Programme
This is a pilot project. If it succeeds, more BISP beneficiaries can get the same chance in the next phases.
Who Can Get This Training?
This training is for people who belong to BISP beneficiary families. If your family is registered in BISP and receives assistance through the Benazir Kafaalat programme, your family members can be considered for such training programmes.
If you are not sure about your family status in BISP, you can check it easily through the 8171 service, as explained below.
How to Check Your BISP Status Through 8171
Every BISP beneficiary should know the official way to check their status. Follow these simple steps:
- SMS method: Write your CNIC number in a text message and send it to 8171. You will get a reply message about your eligibility and payment status.
- Online method: Open the official portal 8171.bisp.gov.pk, enter your CNIC number and the code shown on the screen, and check your status.
Remember, genuine BISP messages come only from 8171. If any other number sends you a message about a BISP prize, loan or payment, it is fake. Do not reply to it and do not share your CNIC or bank details with anyone.
Important Instructions for BISP Beneficiaries
- All BISP services are free. No agent or person can charge you money for registration, training or payment.
- BISP never asks for any fee, PIN code or bank password.
- If anyone cuts your payment or demands money, call the BISP helpline 0800-26477 and register your complaint.
- Keep your registered mobile number safe and do not hand your phone to any agent or shopkeeper during payment.
- Always check your payment status through 8171 before going to collect your money.
Why This Training Matters
Cash assistance helps a family for some time, but a skill helps for the whole life. A trained young person can get a job, do daily work or start a small business. This is why BISP is now focusing more on skills training for beneficiary families through the Benazir Hunarmand Programme.
The residential training at PAF-IAST Haripur is a big step in this direction, because trainees will live at the institute, learn in a proper environment and complete the training with full focus.
FAQs – BISP 8171 Skills Training
Q1: What has the BISP Board approved?
The BISP Board has approved a residential pilot skills training programme with PAF-IAST Haripur for 300 BISP beneficiaries under the Benazir Hunarmand Programme.
Q2: How many beneficiaries will get this training?
In this pilot phase, 300 beneficiaries will get the training.
Q3: How can I check my BISP eligibility?
Send your CNIC number by SMS to 8171, or check it online at 8171.bisp.gov.pk.
Q4: Is there any fee for BISP registration or training?
No. All BISP services are completely free. If someone demands money, report it on the BISP helpline 0800-26477.
Q5: From which number do real BISP messages come?
Real BISP messages come only from 8171. Messages from all other numbers are fake.
This was the latest BISP 8171 update about the new skills training programme. Parho Pakistan will share further updates about the selection of trainees and the start of classes as soon as BISP announces them.
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