PPAF and Social Welfare department conduct MIS training in Quetta

In a significant move toward strengthening inclusive governance and data-driven service delivery, the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF), in collaboration with the Social Welfare Department, Balochistan

QUETTA, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 24th Apr, 2026) In a significant move toward strengthening inclusive governance and data-driven service delivery, the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF), in collaboration with the Social Welfare Department, Balochistan, conducted a comprehensive training workshop on Android Application Software and Management Information Systems (MIS) in Quetta.

The initiative underscores PPAF’s continued commitment to enhancing institutional capacity and improving service delivery mechanisms for persons with disabilities (PWDs) across Balochistan.

Central to this effort is a dedicated Android-based application developed by the PPAF MIS team to enable systematic, real-time collection of disability-related data across all districts of the province.

The training aimed to equip government officials with practical, hands-on skills for effective field-level data collection and utilization of digital tools, said a news release.

A total of 36 participants including Directors, Deputy Directors, Assistant Directors, and Social Welfare Officers attended the session, representing various districts of Balochistan.

The workshop was inaugurated by Secretary Social Welfare, Asmat Ullah Quresh, who emphasized the importance of the KUMAK Programme in advancing support systems for persons with disabilities.

He acknowledged PPAF’s technical leadership and support in facilitating the digital transformation of the program, noting that such collaborations are critical for strengthening institutional performance and outreach.

Training sessions were led by Ashraf Gichki, Director General Social Welfare and Project Director, alongside PPAF representatives Muhammad Siraj Ul Haq Ghouri, Specialist Social Services, and Majid Khan, MIS Manager.

The sessions included detailed demonstrations and practical guidance on the use of the Android application and MIS platform, ensuring participants are well-equipped to implement these tools in their respective districts.

At the conclusion of the workshop, certificates were awarded to participants in recognition of their successful completion of the training.

Complementing the training initiative, a joint delegation comprising PPAF officials and senior representatives from the Social Welfare Department visited the Deaf Reach Centre of Excellence in Quetta.

The delegation reviewed ongoing repair and renovation work supported by PPAF, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening inclusive infrastructure and improving access to quality services for persons with disabilities.

This collaborative effort reflects a broader push toward leveraging technology for social protection, enhancing transparency, and ensuring that vulnerable populations particularly persons with disabilities are effectively identified, supported, and integrated into development processes across Balochistan.