Benazir Nashonuma Program In 2025

Introduction

Good nutrition during pregnancy and the first two years of life protect the brain, development and future of a child. Benazir Nashonuma Program (BISP) is designed to support pregnant and breastfeeding women and children under two with targeted cash assistance, special nutrition and health consultation – so families can bear the expenses of diverse foods, live with childless trips, and complete vaccinations on time. This guide is for the first time for beneficiaries, carers and community workers who want clear, step-by-step instructions. We will define the program in simple terms, telling who is worthy, to benefit and collect benefits, share a clinic-day document checklist and give quick improvement for general issues such as remembered visits or “not found”.

What is the Benazir Nashonuma Program?

Simple definition: A BISP-supported health and nutrition program that provides conditional cash transfers, specialized nutritious food, and counseling to pregnant/lactating women and children under two years (U2) to prevent stunting and anemia.
Plain analogy: Think of Nashonuma as a “growth support package”—cash to help buy food + clinic visits for checkups + nutrition supplies to keep mothers and babies healthy.

Why the Program Matters

Early nutrition = lifelong gains: Undernutrition in the “first 1,000 days” (pregnancy to age 2) can permanently affect learning and income later in life.
Pakistan’s need: National surveys have reported high rates of child stunting (around 40% in past years). Addressing nutrition in pregnancy and infancy is essential to reduce this.
Practical impact: Regular clinic visits, immunization completion, weight/length monitoring, and small but timely cash support help families maintain better diets and health habits.

How to Get Started with the Benazir Nashonuma Program

Step 1: Confirm baseline eligibility (BISP/8171)

The program primarily supports BISP-verified low-income households.
Check your household status via:
- 8171 portal: https://8171.bisp.gov.pk
- SMS: Send your 13-digit CNIC (no dashes) to 8171
If “record not found” or “not eligible,” complete the free NSER Dynamic Survey at your nearest BISP Tehsil Office to update your data.

Step 2: Gather the right documents

Bring these to the Nashonuma Center (often at DHQ/THQ hospitals or designated facilities):

Mother’s original CNIC
Pregnancy/ANC card or doctor’s slip; delivery/birth slip (if postpartum)
Child’s B-Form/CRC (if already born); newborn birth certificate (when available)
EPI vaccination card (child) and any ultrasound/medical notes
Mobile number registered to the mother’s CNIC

Step 3: Find your Nashonuma Center

Ask your LHW or local BHU/RHC for the assigned Nashonuma site (commonly in DHQ/THQ hospitals).
You can also confirm via your BISP Tehsil Office or district health office noticeboards.

Step 4: Enroll at the center

Registration and Screening: Staff records the age of pregnancy or child’s age, weight/length, hemoglobin (when available), and dietary requirements.
Counseling: You will receive an analog guidance on diet, feeding practices, breastfeeding, hygiene and danger signals.
Supply: Depending on policy and availability, qualified mothers/children receive special nutrition (eg, LNS/MNP, iron -folate for mothers). Policies vary by district and cycle.

Step 5: Meet the “conditions” and keep follow-ups

Mothers: Attend antenatal (ANC) and postnatal (PNC) visits as scheduled; take supplements as directed.
Children U2: Complete EPI vaccinations on time; attend growth monitoring visits (weight/length, MUAC).
You’ll receive appointment dates. Missing appointments can delay your support.

Step 6: Receive your cash support

Once conditions are met (visits/vaccinations), cash assistance is disbursed as per program policy.
Collection is usually via BISP partner channels (biometric verification at designated counters or payment points). In some sites, disbursement may be coordinated at the Nashonuma Center during visit days.
Always take a printed receipt. No deductions are allowed.