Professor Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser (CA), stated today that the social safety net program currently serves more than 1.26 crore individuals.
“With the help of information technology, the allowances of social safety net programme are reaching the doorstep of the people through mobile financial services and banks through the G2P system. Currently, 1, 26, 39,866 people are being served under the programme,” he said in a message marking the National Social Service Day-2025 that will be observed tomorrow.
“The Ministry of Social Welfare and the Department of Social Services are implementing a total of 54 public welfare based programs efficiently with limited manpower and resources, which is commendable,” he said, adding that the program’s total allocation for the 2024–25 fiscal year is Taka 10,559.94 crore.
According to him, hospitals provide medical care and support to millions of people annually through social service initiatives, including students and members of the public hurt during the July Revolution.
The Department of Social Services of the Ministry of Social Welfare is working tirelessly for the welfare and development of the country’s poverty-stricken, elderly, disadvantaged children, adolescents, widows, women who faces domestic violence, seriously ill patients and marginalized communities, including the helpless people, he said.
He went on to say that it is effectively carrying out social safety net programs in Bangladesh.
This year’s topic of the day, “Those who have no one by their sides, have social service (Nei Pashe Kew Jar, Somaj Seba Ache Tar),” is suitable and timely, according to the Chief Adviser.
Professor Muhammad Yunus wishes for the success of every program held in honor of “National Social Service Day, 2025.”
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