Staff Reporter:
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury yesterday announced that the government remains fully committed to the Family Card project, confirming that comprehensive funding will be allocated in the upcoming budget to sustain the initiative.
“The government is actively identifying and rectifying initial implementation errors to ensure the flag-ship project’s long-term success,” he said.
The minister made the remarks yesterday while speaking to journalists following a meeting on the pro-ject’s progress at the Ministry of Finance.
Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury categorized the Family Card project as a flagship initiative of the current government, ensuring it receives top priority in the national planning.
He provided a firm assurance that the fiscal plan for the next year will include all necessary provisions to support and expand the program.
“Budget will not be a barrier for this project,” the minister stated, adding that the government is pre-pared to provide whatever funding is required to meet the project’s objectives.
He noted that this remains a critical policy decision to ensure social safety nets reach the intended bene-ficiaries without financial constraint.
Concluding his remarks, Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury noted that through the ongoing process of correction and coordination, the government aims to establish a near-flawless system for service deliv-ery.
The minister reiterated that the successful implementation of the Family Card project will remain a cor-nerstone of the government’s commitment to social welfare and inclusive development.
