The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) recently approved 28 development projects worth Rs. 309.14 billion during its meeting held on Saturday. The meeting was chaired by Federal Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal and attended by the Secretary Planning Ministry, Members Planning Commission, and representatives from various ministries and divisions.
The forum principally approved Program for Flood Response Through Reconstruction of Education facilities in Sindh, assisted by JICA worth Rs. 1.566.628 million. It also approved the Establishment of One Stop Service Center for Special Economic Zones worth Rs. 698 million and Modernization of Academic & Research Facilities for Students at MUET, Jamshoro worth Rs. 2000.368 million. Additionally, the Immediate Needs for Artistic Innovation and Technology Integration at Aror University of Art, Architecture, Design & Heritage Sindh worth Rs. 964.305 million was approved.
The CDWP also approved the Up-Gradation & Improvement of People Nursing School, Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences, Jamshoro worth Rs. 786.149 million. The Up-Gradation of HPT Rawat Transmitting Station by Installing a 1000 KW DRM-Enabled Medium Wave Transmitter Under Foreign Funded Grant worth Rs. 4,000.000 million and the Establishment of Polytechnic Institute for Boys at Skardu (Baltistan Region) worth Rs. 978.929 million were also cleared.
The Infrastructure Development of Islamabad Techno polis worth Rs. 7,338.000 million was approved by the CDWP along with the Construction of Audit House, Lahore worth Rs. 1,997.675 million. Women on Wheels worth Rs. 4,476.170 million was also given the green flag. The Construction of Interchange on Lahore-Karachi Motorway (M-3) at Bucheki-Nankana Road in the Name of Rai Mansab Ali Khan Kharal worth Rs. 1,332.605 million and Construction of Lundianwala Interchange on Lahore – Abdul Hakeem Motorway (M-3) worth Rs. 1706.688 million were also approved.
Furthermore, the construction of Road from More Khunda to Habo By Bala, District Nankana Sahib worth Rs. 5,680.358 million was cleared by the CDWP. The Dualization of road from Chistian to Chak no 46/3R via Dahrnawala (41.154 km) including two-lane Link Road from Dahrnawala to Chak 175m (4.859 km) worth Rs. 8,962.000 million and Rehabilitation and Special Repair of Track Maintenance Machinery worth Rs. 5,532.157 million were also given the go-ahead.
The CDWP approved the Construction of Road from Main Duki Road to Kharshang via Baghaw and Shinlaiz Sanjavi District Ziarat worth Rs. 1,501.566 million. Additionally, Dualization of the road from Larkano to Lakhi worth Rs. 4,925.462 million, the Construction of Sunni Gar Dam (revised) Rs. 5,114.782 million, Establishment of Institute of Sports worth Rs. 2100.836 million, Challenges faced to address the Out of School Children OOSC worth Rs. 25,000 million and Strengthening of the University of Narowal (revised) worth Rs. 3522.785 million were also approved.
Several projects were referred to the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) for approval, including the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Human Capital Investment Project, KP-HCIP, (revised Health Component) worth Rs. 24,224.921 million, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rural Investment & Institutional Support Project worth Rs. 110,700 million, PC-I for Construction of Abdul Khel – Dhakki – Kallurkot Road, D.I Khan Development Package worth Rs. 14,257.294 million, DI Khan Road Development Package Construction of Road from Isa Khel – Lakki Marwat Road, worth Rs. 13,825.600 million, the Construction of Harnai to Sibi Road via Spin Tangi District Sibi worth Rs. 19,092.984 million, Prime Minister’s Youth Laptop Scheme worth Rs. 17500.030 million and Prime Minister High-Tech Skills Training & Global Skills worth Rs. 19,330 million.
The approval of these development projects is a significant step towards fulfilling the government’s vision of economic growth and development in Pakistan. These projects will not only create employment opportunities but also provide better infrastructure facilities for citizens. The CDWP has shown proactive efforts towards ensuring the efficient execution of development projects in the country, which will undoubtedly lead to a more prosperous and sustainable future.
It is worth mentioning that the CDWP has approved a diverse range of projects, including those related to education, healthcare, infrastructure, and sports. The approval of these projects demonstrates the government’s commitment to developing all sectors of the economy and promoting social welfare.
The construction of new roads and interchanges on highways is a crucial step towards improving the country’s transportation network. It will not only facilitate long-distance travel but also improve access to remote areas. Similarly, the establishment of institutes for sports and polytechnic in different regions will promote youth development and skill-building.
The construction of dams and rehabilitation of track maintenance machinery is a testament to the government’s commitment to utilizing natural resources efficiently. It will help overcome the energy crisis in the country and improve the standard of living for citizens.
Furthermore, the approval of programs for flood response and addressing out-of-school children’s challenges shows the government’s concern for vulnerable groups in society. Investing in education and social welfare programs will lead to a more equitable and inclusive society.
In conclusion, the approval of 28 development projects by the CDWP is a significant achievement and a step towards Pakistan’s economic growth and development. The diversity of projects approved demonstrates the government’s commitment to promoting social welfare, improving infrastructure facilities, and utilizing natural resources efficiently. These projects will create employment opportunities and improve the standard of living for citizens, ultimately leading to a more prosperous and sustainable future.
