The goal of Government of Gustavo Petro in Colombia is to fight against poverty, extreme poverty and malnutrition through the implementation of the Citizen Income. This economic aid program will benefit a large number of households, being selected based on their financial situation. It is estimated that more than 1.6 million households are in a situation of extreme poverty, while around 1.2 million are in a situation of moderate poverty. These households will be the main beneficiaries of the financial assistance program.
In case you want more information about this subsidy, this article gives you detailed details about the criteria necessary to be considered eligible, the established times for payments, the different alternatives to receive the funds, the official list of beneficiaries, and others. relevant aspects that may be of interest to you.
How to consult money order in Banco Agrario?
The Agrarian Bank of Colombia has enabled an online link so that the beneficiaries can know the place of payment of their corresponding draft. Through https://consultagiros.bancoagrario.gov.co/ConsultaPagos/Consulta.aspx they will be able to verify if they have a money order available and where they can pick it up. If you cannot find information about your payment, you should contact the DPS Bogotá through the number (601) 3791088 or the free national line 01 8000 951100 to validate your situation.
If you already have a transfer available, you will only need to enter your identification number in the online platform and the system will inform you about the place where you can withdraw your payment. On the other hand, if you don’t have pending money orders, you can confirm it by entering your ID number on the platform and the system will indicate that you don’t have any payment available. If you require more information, you can contact the Department of Social Prosperity by calling 5954410 or the toll-free number 018000951100.
What is the Transit to Citizen Income about?
The implementation of the Citizen Income marks the beginning of a transformation in economic aid programs. For the first time, the government ensures a decent income for families in extreme, moderate or vulnerable poverty, with a maximum limit of 500,000 pesos per month.
The purpose of this measure is to ensure adequate food and provide economic assistance to homes with children and adolescents in the short term. Social Prosperity will use the legal structure of the Familias en Acción program to allocate the necessary resources to assist households throughout the country. For additional details, you can review Resolution 0542 of 2023.
What characteristics does the Transit to Citizen Income have?
- More than 3 million households throughout the country that are in a situation of extreme poverty, moderate poverty and vulnerability will be incorporated.
- Priority will be given to mothers who are heads of households who are in charge of children or adolescents.
- The amount of financial aid that a beneficiary family will receive will vary up to a maximum of 500,000 pesos per month (1 million every two months), and will depend on the family structure and geographic location.
Who can access the Citizen Income Transit?
The people eligible to receive the Citizen Income are those families that registered in the fourth phase of Families in Action during the calls carried out in 2021 and 2022, and the indigenous families of the third phase of Families in Action that have passed the processes validation required by Social Prosperity. In addition, the beneficiaries will receive the transfer of funds every two months.
How will the amounts be allocated?
To allocate the amounts of the transfer, the entity will take into account:
- The classification of the household in the Sisbén IV survey.
- Number of children and adolescents in the family.
- The priority of the municipality where the family was registered.
- Population characteristics (whether the household is a victim of displacement or belongs to an indigenous community).
- Fulfillment of joint responsibilities in health and education.