Family Card pilot records only 1.2% error rate: Finance Minister

The pilot rollout of the government’s Family Card programme recorded an error rate of only 1.2 percent and was implemented successfully, Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said on Sunday (August 30).

“There was no political consideration or partisan bias in distributing Family Cards, and there will be none in the future,” he said while inaugurating a post-flood recovery and rehabilitation project at Chattogram Circuit House.

The minister said efficient and transparent delivery of relief and government assistance was essential, as significant resources could otherwise be lost through corruption, wastage and poor management.

He stressed the importance of partnerships among the government, private sector and NGOs in delivering assistance and rehabilitation programmes. While the government would continue to act as the primary responder during emergencies, private organisations and NGOs could play a larger role in longer-term recovery, including rebuilding educational institutions and supporting people with disabilities.

Amir Khosru said involving private-sector organisations and NGOs in the delivery process could improve efficiency while reducing corruption and wastage.

He also said he had not seen or received any reports of corruption in post-flood assistance efforts so far.

“Proper rehabilitation of ordinary people is essential for assistance to be meaningful,” the minister said, highlighting the role of coordinated initiatives involving organisations such as BRAC.