Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal Launched Financial Aid Program for Differently Abled Persons
Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal (PBM), a government-run organization, has introduced several programs to help people with disabilities by providing financial support, medical help, and mobility equipment. Below is a detailed overview of these initiatives:
Special Friends Program (SFP)
This program is specially designed to support families who have one or more differently-abled members.
- Yearly Financial Support:
- Families with one disabled person receive Rs. 20,000 per year.
- Families with two or more disabled persons get Rs. 30,000 per year.
- Additional Help Includes:
- Free wheelchairs, including special ones for specific needs.
- Hearing aids, white canes for the visually impaired, and artificial limbs.
- Who Can Apply?
- You need to show a disability certificate or a CNIC with a disability mark.
- You must provide proof of residence and identity documents.
- The family must not be receiving similar support from other government schemes.
- How to Apply:
- Application forms are available online and at PBM offices.
- Submissions are handled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Disability Registration in Punjab
The Punjab government has made a registration system for differently-abled persons to give them proper help.
- Benefits of Registration:
- Free travel on public buses.
- A special Himmat Card, which gives Rs. 10,500 every three months.
- Tax exemptions.
- Free medicines, wheelchairs, and medical services.
- How to Register:
- Go to the official website: https://dpmis.punjab.gov.pk/register
- Fill out the form with your personal and health information.
- Get a checkup and verification done.
- After approval, you’ll receive the Himmat Card and other benefits.
Contact for More Information
- Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal Website: https://pbm.gov.pk
- Punjab Bait-ul-Mal Website: https://baitulmaal.punjab.gov.pk
- PBM Helpline: 0800-66666
Conclusion
Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal is working hard to improve the lives of people with disabilities by offering financial support, healthcare, and assistive tools. These programs are a step toward a more inclusive society. Eligible families and individuals are encouraged to apply and benefit from these services.
