Benazir Nashonuma Program 2025: Health and Aid for Mothers and Children
The Benazir Nashonuma Program 2025, launched by the Government of Pakistan, provides health and financial aid to pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and their young children to combat malnutrition, offering Rs. 2,000 for pregnant women, Rs. 2,500 per child, and Rs. 3,000 for twin children.
Why It’s Needed
Many children in Pakistan (about 40%) suffer from malnutrition, making them weak or small for their age. This program helps by:
- Giving mothers money to buy healthy food and medicines.
- Providing free check-ups to keep mothers and babies healthy.
- Teaching mothers about good nutrition for their kids.
It aims to make Pakistan’s future stronger by ensuring kids grow up healthy.
How Does It Work?
- Money Support: Mothers get Rs. 2,500 per month for a girl child and Rs. 2,500 for a boy child until the child is two years old. Pregnant women also get Rs. 2,000 per check-up.
- Health Services: Free monthly check-ups at Nashonuma Centers for mothers and babies.
- Food Packs: Special food packets are given for 90 days to improve nutrition.
- Centers: Over 500 centers in 158 districts, including Punjab, make it easy to access help.
Who Can Join?
To qualify, women must:
- Be pregnant or breastfeeding with a child under two years old.
- Be registered with BISP (Benazir Income Support Program).
- Have a valid CNIC and their child’s B-Form.
- Live in Pakistan, especially in poor areas.
Benefits for Families
- Healthier Babies: Proper food and check-ups reduce stunting and diseases.
- Strong Mothers: Money and health advice help mothers stay fit.
- Less Worry: Financial aid eases the cost of food and medicines.
- Better Future: Healthy kids grow up stronger, helping Pakistan.
How to Apply
- Register with BISP: Visit a BISP office with your CNIC to join BISP if not already registered.
- Go to Nashonuma Center: Take your CNIC, child’s B-Form, and medical records to the nearest center (often in government hospitals).
- Get a Check-Up: Complete a health check-up for you and your child.
- Receive Aid: Get a Nashonuma Card for quarterly payments and food packs.
For help, call 051-9210047 or visit a BISP office.
Why It’s Important
This program helps over 2.3 million women and children, with a goal to reach 4 million by 2026. It works with the World Food Programme to provide food and health support, especially in Punjab’s 26 districts. By focusing on mothers and young kids, it reduces malnutrition and builds a healthier Pakistan.
