Benazir Income Support Programme

The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) is a flagship social protection initiative in Pakistan, launched in 2008 to provide financial assistance to low-income households. Named after former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, BISP aims to alleviate poverty through direct cash transfers while enhancing beneficiary identification and payment systems. However, the program has faced criticism for its limited integration with disaster risk management and climate adaptation strategies, highlighting the need for systemic reform to address the challenges posed by climate-triggered disasters and to improve its responsiveness to vulnerable populations.