A training program for field-level data collectors and supervisors has been launched in Barishal to facilitate the implementation of the 'Family Card' initiative. This training is designed to ensure the effective execution of the program by identifying genuine beneficiary families, guaranteeing transparency and accuracy in data collection, and enabling the digital storage of information.
The training was inaugurated on Monday, November 2, at 10:00 AM in the conference room of the Social Services Office in Rupatali, Barishal. The event was jointly organized by the Barishal District Administration, the Upazila Administration, and the District Social Services Office, with Divisional Commissioner Khalil Ahmed presiding over the inauguration.
Notable attendees included Shah Md. Rafiqul Islam, Director of the Divisional Social Services Office; Mst. Farida Sultana, Executive Officer (UNO) of the Sadar Upazila; and Md. Iqbal Kabir and Jabir Ahmed, Deputy Director and Assistant Director of the District Social Services Office, respectively.
As part of the program, 36 field-level data collectors were provided with tablet computers to facilitate the digital collection, storage, and verification of data regarding beneficiary families. During the inauguration, the Divisional Commissioner emphasized that the 'Family Card' is a significant public welfare initiative.
He stressed that ensuring the benefits reach the truly disadvantaged and eligible families must be the highest priority. He urged the collectors to gather accurate and objective data, taking into account the actual socio-economic status of each family.
He further noted that the data collectors hold a critical role in this program, as the selection of beneficiaries and all subsequent steps will depend entirely on the information they gather.
Therefore, they must maintain integrity, impartiality, and professionalism in the discharge of their duties—strictly adhering to government directives and established policies, while remaining uninfluenced by any individual or external pressure.
Addressing the field-level data collectors and supervisors, he stated that this initiative should not be viewed merely as an official duty, but rather as an important task serving the public interest. Carrying out these responsibilities with sincerity and dedication will ensure that the implementation of the 'family card' program becomes more efficient and effective.
