Islamabad, August 31, 2020 (PPI-OT): The Chairperson BISP and Waseela-i-Taleem Programme Mrs Sania Nishtar met the Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood on Monday at his office in Islamabad. Federal Minister for Education was given a detailed presentation on WeT program, key process, mechanism of monitoring and impact of it on enrolment, attendance, grade repetition and women empowerment.
Under this program, stipend of 1500 per boy for per quarter and 2000 rupees for girls per quarter are being given. Total budget allocated for this program was 4 billion previously but now it has been increased to 8 billion. Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood appreciated the program and also advised for strict monitoring to avoid fake entries for receiving cash. Both sides have also agreed to share the data of out of school children.
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