Benazir Nashonuma Program 2025 – Cash Support for Mothers & Children

Benazir Nashonuma Program 2025 – Support for Mothers and Children

The Benazir Nashonuma Program is a flagship initiative under the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) aimed at reducing stunting, malnutrition, and poor health outcomes among pregnant and lactating women (PLW) and their children under 2 years of age.

Through regular health checkups, awareness, and nutrition-focused assistance, the program encourages healthy practices while providing financial support.

Key Objectives of the Nashonuma Program

The primary goals of the program are:

• Prevent stunting and malnutrition in children under 2 years.

• Support maternal health through regular antenatal and postnatal care.

• Promote immunization and health awareness among BISP families.

• Provide access to specialized nutritious food (SNF).

• Offer financial incentives to encourage health-positive behaviors.

Cash Assistance under Nashonuma

Under this initiative, BISP beneficiary families receive:

• PKR 2,000 per quarter for every pregnant/lactating woman (PLW) or male child.

• PKR 2,500 per quarter for every female child (under 2 years of age).

This quarterly stipend is conditional upon:

• Attending regular antenatal/postnatal checkups.

• Participation in health awareness sessions.

• Ensuring child immunization and growth monitoring.

• Consumption of specialized nutritious food (SNF) provided at centers.

Project Coverage and Expansion

Initially launched as a pilot program in 14 districts, the Nashonuma Program showed significant positive outcomes. Following this success, the BISP Board approved a nationwide rollout.

Current Reach (2025):

• ✅ Operational in 158 districts

• ✅ 512 functional Nashonuma Centers (including mobile units)

• ✅ Available in both urban and rural areas

These centers are equipped to provide:

• Growth monitoring

• Nutritional counseling

• Food supplements (SNF)

• Immunization services

• Educational sessions for mothers

Who is Eligible for Nashonuma?

To qualify for this program, you must:

• Be a registered BISP beneficiary

• Be a pregnant or lactating woman (PLW)

• Have children under 2 years of age

• Agree to attend all mandatory health and awareness sessions

How to Access the Benazir Nashonuma Program

Steps to Enroll:

1. Visit the nearest Nashonuma Center in your district.

2. Present your BISP CNIC or registration card.

3. Get enrolled through a digital screening system.

4. Follow health visit schedules and counseling sessions.

5. Receive your quarterly cash assistance through BISP payment channels.

Mobile centers are available in remote regions where fixed centers are inaccessible.

Impact of the Nashonuma Program

The initiative has helped:

• Reduce infant and maternal mortality in rural areas.

• Improve immunization coverage for children under 2.

• Promote maternal nutrition and health awareness.

• Strengthen the overall health system integration with BISP.