KARACHI: Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Chairperson Marvi Memon on Monday held an interactive meeting with AASA Consulting’s survey teams in Thatta.
She was briefed on the progress of the ongoing survey of BISP for National Socio-Economic Registry (NSER) update, a press release said.
AASA Consulting is BISP’s partner firm that is conducting a survey in pilot districts of Thatta-Sajawal, Jacob Abad, Sukkur, Kech, Naseerabad and Killa Saifullah.
Member National Assembly (MNA) Ayaz Shah Shirazi, Riaz Shah Shirazi and BISP DG Sindh Naeem Anwar were also present.
The survey being conducted for NSER update is top-notch and exemplary as the data is being collected through technology enabled tablets, the BISP chairperson said while speaking on the occasion.
The performance and coverage quality is ensured through a visual monitoring coverage assurance system developed by BISP management information system that monitors universal coverage and performance of the survey teams, she said.
By completing this high-tech survey, the current government will not only render valuable service for the poorest of the country but will provide a model to the world to follow, she added.
The BISP chairperson expressed satisfaction over the completion of the 52 per cent of the work in Thatta and Sajawal and directed the survey teams to ensure 100 per cent coverage of the district.
The data collected through this survey is vital for the development planning, so no compromise will be made on the quality of data, she underlined.
Data collection is a sacred responsibility bestowed on enumerators and supervisors and they should fulfil it with full commitment, she concluded.
Out of 274 enumerators collecting data in Thatta and Sajawal, Marvi awarded certificates to 25 enumerators for their excellent performance and quality output.
While appreciating the high performers, she said that currently, Pakistan ranks at number 5 globally but the commitment and hard work of staff coupled with modern technology will take Pakistan to the top of the list.
During the meeting, the chairperson was also apprised of the problems faced by enumerators.
She directed the concerned officials to resolve all the problems of enumerators so that they may fully concentrate on their duty of data collection.
