Islamabad (January 7, 2026): The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has launched the Benazir Hunarmand Programme, a new initiative aimed at equipping beneficiaries with market-relevant skills to help them secure dignified and sustainable livelihoods.
According to a statement issued by a BISP spokesperson, the programme will provide free technical and vocational training to eligible individuals from BISP-registered households. Selected participants will also receive a monthly stipend during the training period.
In the first phase, the programme has been rolled out in 28 districts of Sindh in collaboration with the provincial government. Beneficiaries selected for the programme will be contacted directly by BISP officials via phone and will also receive a confirmation message from 8171.
The spokesperson advised individuals who receive a call or message from 8171 to immediately visit their nearest BISP office to complete enrollment and secure admission at a designated training institute.
The initiative is designed to move beneficiary families beyond cash assistance by enabling them to acquire employable skills and access long-term income opportunities.
BISP clarified that only registered beneficiaries or their family members are eligible to apply for the Benazir Hunarmand Programme.
Eligibility Criteria and Registration Process
According to details available on the official programme portal:
- Only beneficiaries registered in BISP’s Dynamic Registry are eligible
- Minimum education requirement: Matriculation (10th grade)
- Age limit: 18 to 40 years
- Only one individual per household can apply
- Online registration is available at https://hunarmand.bisp.gov.pk
- Final selection will be made after verification of applications
- Applicants may also visit the nearest BISP Tehsil Office with an original CNIC and an active mobile number for assistance