What is the Difference between Benazir Taleemi Wazaif and Benazir Kafalat Program?
Benazir Taleemi Wazaif and Benazir Kafalat program both are welfare initiatives run by the Government of Pakistan. Under these programs, eligible families receive financial assistance.
However, the purpose, eligibility, and payment amount for both the programs are different.
Let’s understand the differences between Benazir Taleemi Wazaif and Benazir Kafalat Programs.
Purpose
Benazir Taleemi Wazaif
This program provides financial assistance to help low-income families pay for school expenses, including school fees, books, and uniforms. It aims to increase school enrolment for both boys and girls.
Benazir Kafalat Program
This program provides a monthly stipend to low-income families to fulfil their basic needs, such as food and everyday household expenses. It aims to improve the living conditions of the poor.
Eligibility
Benazir Taleemi Wazaif
- Families must already be registered for the Ehsaas Kafalat program.
- Stipend is for children aged from 4 to 22 years (from primary to higher secondary education)
Benazir Kafalat Program
- Only women can be registered for the financial assistance.
- These women should be from families with a poverty score of 30 to 35. It is determined by NSER (National Socio-Economic Registry).
Payment Amount
Benazir Taleemi Wazaif
The Taleemi Wazaif stipend differs according to a child’s grade and gender. Here is what each child receives based on the education level and gender:
| Education Level | Boys | Girls |
| Primary | Rs. 1,500 | Rs. 2,000 |
| Secondary | Rs. 2,500 | Rs. 3,000 |
| Higher Secondary | 3,500 | Rs. 4,000 |
This amount is given once every 3 months
Benazir Kafalat Program
From January 2025 onwards, women registered with Benazir Kafalat program will receive Rs. 13,500 per month.
Conditions for Continued Payment
Benazir Taleemi Wazaif
Registered students must remain enrolled in school with at least 70% attendance in order to continue to receive their Taleemi Wazifa.
Benazir Kafalat Program
Registered women will continue to receive their due payment every month if their CNIC is renewed timely and updated with BISP.
Impact
Benazir Taleemi Wazaif
The impact of the Taleemi Wazaif program includes:
- Encouraged regular school attendance, contributing to better educational rate in the country.
- Increased school enrollment and retention rates among children from low-income families.
- Reduced dropout rates, particularly for secondary and higher-secondary education.
- Educational opportunities for both boys and girls.
Benazir Kafalat Program
The Benazir Kafalat Program provides financial support to low-income women to help them meet basic needs. It has the following impact:
- Women empowerment by giving them financial independence.
- Poverty reduction and improved living standards for thousands of families in Pakistan.
Final Words
In summary, the Benazir Taleemi Wazaif and Benazir Kafalat Program are both important efforts to help people in need in Pakistan.
The Taleemi Wazaif program supports education by giving money to students from poor families, while the Kafalat program provides financial aid to women and vulnerable groups.
Both programs aim to reduce poverty and improve lives, each focusing on different needs. Together, they work towards building a better and fairer society.
