BISP and BB-SHRRDB Skills Development
BISP and BB-SHRRDB Skills Development. Benazir Income Support Programme has made an important agreement to establish a new skills development initiative under the Benazir Hunarmand Programme with the Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Human Resource Research and Development Board (BB-SHRRDB). BISP will provide vocational and technical training opportunities for 3,000 beneficiaries throughout Pakistan. The goal is simple but powerful: to move low-income families through the benefits of social safety net programs into developing skills that can lead to employment, self-employment, and ultimately financial independence.
Background of the Partnership
This partnership between BISP and BB-SHRRDB Skills Development represents a progressive paradigm shift from relief to empowerment. Many beneficiaries relied on cash assistance without knowing the extent to which it would affect their livelihood for many years. Here, they are starting a skills program that can truly help them gain market-based skills to make a difference with those cash transfer programs I mentioned earlier. Together, BISP and BB-SHRRDB will tackle poverty (unemployment), build resilient families, and promote inclusive economic growth throughout Pakistan.
Objectives of the Skills Development Agreement
The agreement is designed to give deserving individuals the tools they need to stand on their own feet. Under the Benazir Hunarmand Programme, this training will prepare 3,000 beneficiaries for real-world job markets.
Key Objectives include:
- Providing free, market-based training to low-income individuals.
- Enhancing the employability and income potential of BISP families.
- Promoting self-reliance among poor households.
- Increasing women’s participation in vocational and technical fields.
- Fighting unemployment and poverty through skill-building.
- Contributing to sustainable development in underserved regions.
Who Will Benefit from the Program?
This training program is specifically for BISP beneficiaries. A total of 3,000 people from low-income families will be selected.
Special priority will be given to:
- Women
- Unemployed youth
- Families from disadvantaged communities
These individuals will not only gain practical skills but also improve their chances of finding sustainable jobs or starting small businesses.
Training Scope – Skills That Change Lives
The program will cover a wide range of technical and vocational skills that are in demand in today’s job market. Training will include:
- Tailoring & Fashion Designing
- Computer Literacy & IT Basics
- Electrical Work
- Plumbing
- Automotive Repair
- Beauty & Wellness Training
- Agricultural Skills
The courses have been purposely developed to address industry-driven standards, allowing participants to acquire practical, hands-on skills. In addition to gainful employment, participants will be encouraged to consider entrepreneurship in order to become self-employed.
What is the Benazir Hunarmand Programme?
The Benazir Hunarmand Programme is a signature programme of BISP and is focused on skills development and entrepreneurship. The objective of this programme is to assist low-income and disadvantaged families with acquiring practical skills that will make them job-ready. Once participants are skilled, they will be able to either find jobs in their local industries or become self-employed and start a small business to earn a family income. As the Benazir Hunarmand Programme is not cash assistance, and creates long-term change for individuals and families, it also promotes self-sufficiency, dignity, and long-term financial sustainability.
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Mode of Training Delivery
The training will be delivered through:
- Accredited trade colleges and polytechs.
- A combination of practical and theoretical learning.
- Scheduling options for women and others who face barriers.
- Digital learning tools and hybrid learning models.
- Facilitated by qualified trainers in supportive environments.
All learners will receive feedback on progress and an attendance certificate, improving either employment or self-employment prospects.
Role of BB-SHRRDB in the Project
The BB-SHRRDB will play a key role in ensuring the program’s success. Their responsibilities include:
- Managing training facilities.
- Developing a curriculum that matches market demand.
- Partnering with local trainers and employers.
- Offering on-the-job training and job placement services.
Their expertise will ensure that the program is practical, effective, and truly beneficial for BISP beneficiaries.
Anticipated Impact on Jobs and Livelihoods
The training program is expected to create lasting change by:
- Increasing employment opportunities.
- Supporting entrepreneurship and small businesses.
- Helping families achieve economic independence.
- Reducing poverty levels in vulnerable communities.
- Strengthening the skilled workforce of Pakistan.
This shift from dependency to self-reliance will empower entire families and communities.
How to Check Eligibility for the Training Program
BISP has made the process simple for beneficiaries:
- Must be a registered BISP beneficiary.
- Verify CNIC on the official BISP website.
- Wait for an SMS or call from BISP or training partners.
- Visit the nearest BISP Tehsil Office or BB-SHRRDB center for manual verification.
- Priority is given to women, youth, and unemployed individuals.
Future Plans for BISP Skills Development
This is just the beginning. In the coming years, BISP plans to expand its skills initiatives with:
- More beneficiaries in future phases.
- Mobile training units in rural and remote areas.
- Advanced digital and IT-based courses.
- More public-private partnerships for training.
- Job placement and business startup support.
These steps will further strengthen Pakistan’s workforce and reduce poverty on a larger scale.
Conclusion
Collaboration between BISP and BB-SHRRDB is a bold move to build and prepare underprivileged families in Pakistan. By implementing knowledge transfer and training with 3,000 beneficiaries under the Benazir Hunarmand Programme, and then creating a major transformation to address the transition from dependency to self-reliance. These beneficiaries would have access to greater job prospects and ultimately even establish their own businesses. The Benazir Hunarmand Programme supports long-term sustainable growth within its context of work that addresses the dignity and economic sustainability of low-income families.
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