The 9th PDWP Meeting Approved Plans For The Promotion of Education in The Province

The 9th PDWP meeting approved plans for the promotion of education in the province. The meeting approved upgradation of 150 primary school into the middle schools and 100 middle school into the high schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at a cost of about Rs. 6 billion. The meeting approved upgradation of 70 primary schools into the middle, 70 middle schools into the high and 70 high schools into higher secondary in the merged districts at a cost of Rs 6.8 billion.
100 new primary schools will also be constructed in the merged districts at a cost of Rs. 2 billion.
The meeting approved a plan to rebuild 75 schools completely destroyed by terrorism at a cost of Rs 1.4 billion in the merged districts. Under the project, 50 schools for boys and 25 schools for girls will be constructed, 325 partially destroyed schools will be rebuilt at a cost of Rs. 2.2 billion.
Reconstruction of 300 dilapidated primary, middle and high schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at a cost of Rs 7.7 billion has also been approved. Under Peshawar School Development Plan, 277 schools will be constructed and repaired in Peshawar at a cost of Rs. 1 billion.

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Press Release: 9th PDWP held on 22nd October 2020

The 9th meeting of Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) was held under the Chairmanship of Mr. Shakeel Qadir Khan, the Additional Chief Secretary P&D Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on 22nd October, 2020. The meeting was attended by members of PDWP and concerned departments. The forum considered 50 schemes pertaining to E&SE, Food, Home, Excise, Information, Water, Industries, Multi-sectoral Development, Relief & Rehabilitation, Roads, Transport and Establishment & Administration sectors for the uplift of the province. The forum approved 39 schemes with an estimated cost of Rs. 48999.792. 1 scheme was cleared by PDWP and was recommended for approval of CDWP, while 10 schemes were deferred due to inadequate designs and were returned to their respective departments for rectification.

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Approved schemes of Elementary & Secondary Education sector were:
1.    Upgradation of 150 Primary schools to Middle level (B&G) on need basis in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
2.    Up gradation of 70 Primary Schools to Middle level(AIP).
3.    Upgradation of 100 Middle schools to High level (B&G) on need basis in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
4.    Up gradation of 70 Middle Schools to High level (AIP)
5.    Up gradation of 70 High Schools to Higher Secondary level(AIP)
6.    Establishment of 100 Primary Schools in Merged Districts (AIP)
7.    Reconstruction of Damaged School in Merged Districts (AIP)
8.    Reconstruction of Partially Damaged School in Merged Areas (AIP)
9.    Reconstruction of 300 Govt Schools (100 Primary, 100 Middle & 100 High) (B&G) on need basis in KP
10.    Peshawar Schools Development Plan.

Approved scheme of Food sector was:
11.    Construction of Food Grain Godowns in the Merged Districts (AIP).

Approved scheme of Home sector was:
12.    De-Radicalization/Rehabilitation Center in Tribal Districts. [MA] Sub Head: (1) 191586-1 De-Radicalization center Ujala Jandola

(38.110 m).        (2) 191586-2 De-Radicalization center Sabaoon-II (178.348).

Approved scheme of Excise & Taxation sector was:
13.    Establishment of Model Warehouse with Allied Facilities (PC-II approved on 5-03-2020).

Approved scheme of Information sector was:
14.    Establishment of Communication and Social Media Cell For Publicity of AIP Projects & Launching of Mass Awareness Campaigns in Newly

Merged Areas (AIP).

Approved schemes of Water sector were:
15.    Construction & improvement of drainage system, channels/canals, ponds, roads, bridges/culverts and flood protection works in district

Nowshera.
16.    Construction of 20 Nos Small Dams in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. (Federal PSDP Rs. 3600 M). Sub Head: 40401-1 Construction of Bada Dam

Project, District Swabi (Rev).

Approved schemes of Industries sector were:
17.    F/S for Establishment of Construction Machinery Training Institute in Merged Areas (AIP).
18.    Economic Growth & jobs Creation through Technical/Financial Assistance(ERKF Model).

Approved schemes of Multi-Sectoral Development sector were:
19.    140225-FATA Water Resources Development Project (FWRDP). (GoP Component) (ADB Assisted).
20.    Construction of residences for P&D Staff at Hayatabad.
21.    FATA Infrastructure Project (FIP-QIPs) (USAID) [DOP] 194001 – 1 Sub Head: 1. Appointment of consultant for Design and engineering

Services 2. Construction Supervision Services.
22.    FATA Infrastructure Project (FIP-QIPs) (USAID) [DOP] 194001 -2 Sub Head: 1. Appointment of consultant for Design and engineering

Services/Design Review 2. Construction Supervision Services.

Approved scheme of Relief & Rehabilitation sector was:
23.    Establishment of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Emergency Services Academy at Shahkas, Khyber (Rescue-1122) (AIP

Approved schemes of Roads Development sector were:
24.    Construction/Rehabilitation of Road Network in Darra Adam Khel (AIP)
25.    Replacement of Steel Bridges Installed by Pak Army with RCC Pre Stressed Bridges in Merged Areas Sub Head: PC-II for Feasibility &

detail design for Feasibility study, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Socio Economic analysis, Planning, Detailed Design, Preparation of

PC-I, Tender & Contract Documents for Improvement and Rehabilitation of 112 KM Roads in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province under Grant in AID

Government of Japan.
26.    Const: road Kacha a)Planr Basi Khel b)Seri Kandao-Gigiani Basi Khel,c)Mori Basi Khel,d)Shatal-Karizan Saidan,e)Pakbund-Mori Nusrat

Khel,f)Cherah Basi Khel,g)Mera Mada Khel-Qabristan,h)Guizer paty-TT Madakhel,i)Shahbat Madrasa,Mera Mada Khel,Torghar.
27.    F/S and Design of Projects of Various Roads. Appointment of consultant for: Feasibility study and Designing of PKHA works: F/S Design

and construction of 2 No. Flyovers on Mingora Kanju Road SH:  Mingora Bypass and Kanju Chowk, District Swat ADP 1718/160630 (2020-21). SH:

Construction of at Grada Intersection at Kanju Chowk and Widening/Improvement of connecting roads.
28.    Construction of Roads & Bridges on need Basis
29.    Construction of Technically & Economically Feasible 35 KMs Roads in D.I.Khan Division.
30.    Rehabilitation of Flood Damages Rural Roads under Counter Value Fund (CVF Japan Assisted)
31.    140072-Construction of Shingle Roads of different lengths in District South Waziristan (20 Kms). (Umbrella) [MA]
32.    140061-Construction of Link Road to Lower & Upper Kanigurram Baba Sar to Salarogha (4.5 Kms) and Construction of 5 Kms BT Road (Bazai

to Tangi Budinzai up to Larima with Link Road to Ladha Pet Welai Road 5 Kms) in SWA. (Umbrella) [MA]
33.    Construction of 10 Km Road in, District Swabi.

Approved schemes of Transport sector were:
34.    F/S for Construction and Establishment of Two Trucking Terminals in Merged Areas (AIP)
35.    F/S for Construction & Establishment of a Bus Terminal in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Own Sources)
36.    Construction & Establishment of Transport Complex at GT Road Peshawar (Own Sources)

Approved scheme of Urban Development sector was:
37.    Establishment of Bachat Bazar at Detour Road, Ring Road Hayatabad, Peshawar.

Approved schemes of Sports & Tourism sector were:
38.    Development of Camping Pods Sites and Rest Houses in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
39.    Repair/Rehabilitation and Provision of Equipment to Sports Facilities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

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Review Meeting on Development Projects in the First Quarter of the Financial Year 2020-21 Part 2

A review meeting on development projects in the first quarter of the financial year 21-2020 was held under the chairmanship of Additional Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In the second part of the meeting held today in the Planning and Development Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, progress on the development plans of the Department of Tourism and Sports, Information Technology, Urban Development, Municipalities, Industries, Labor, Board of Revenue, Finance for the financial year 21-2020. Departments were instructed on the use of funds released for the first quarter and monitoring reports of development projects for the first quarter, including the progress of the projects reviewed on PC-1. The meeting also reviewing the progress of the process in detail so as to make the best use of government resources and timely completion of projects.

 

 

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Comprehensive Food Security & Livelihood Assessment (CFSLA) for Merged Districts and Tribal Sub-Divisions KP 2019-20

The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa extends its gratitude to the United Nations World Food Programme (UNWFP) Pakistan for initiating the Comprehensive Food Security & Livelihood Assessment (CFSLA) process in the Newly Merged Districts and Tribal Sub-Divisions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and for extending technical and financial assistance. The CFSLA is the result of ceaseless efforts of individuals and organizations. This publication is the outcome of relentless efforts and collaboration between the Planning & Development Department through its Bureau of Statistics (BoS) Merged Areas, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the United Nations World Food Programme (UNWFP) Pakistan.

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Tribal Decade Strategy 2020-2030

The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has a strong commitment to the sustained development, prosperity and well-being of the people of the Merged Areas (formerly the Federally Administered Tribal Areas, FATA) and intends to carry out an accelerated development program in order to enhance human potential, generate economic opportunities and improve livelihoods. This is augmented by a similar resolve at the Federal level. This plan of development is indicative of the resolute commitment that is being geared for mainstreaming the tribal communities. These commitments are being given shape in the form of the Tribal Decade Strategy, 2020-2030.

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Progress Report: One Year of Accelerated Implementation Programme (AIP 2019-20)

The Tribal Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa erstwhile Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) are among the backward areas of the country in terms of socio-economic indicators. The key reasons for this development lag have been ascribed to the resources and capacity constraints, scarce economic opportunities, socio-cultural barriers and fragile security situations, particularly over the last two decades. The per-capita expenditure in erstwhile FATA has been very low as compared to other parts of the country.

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VEOM: Public Private Partnership Model in KP 13th Sep 2020

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) as a region, has one of the fastest population growth rates in the world estimated at around 3.6% per year. With fast growing population comes increased demand for infrastructure – more schools, hospitals, roads, transport networks, housing, facilities for enterprises etc. However, a resource constrained government struggles to raise enough capital from public finances to fund the expansion of the infrastructure.

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KP Coping Strategy against COVID-19

The act of social distancing and steps taken to ensure its success requires minimizing the short-term economic impact on the active labour force. In addition to mitigating the adverse effects, sustaining vital economic operations is also a necessity to ensure success of lockdowns and
restrictions. Otherwise, incentives to break through will increase. The mitigation strategy is an immediate response based on early assessment. It will be further developed and calibrated to mitigate the economic effects and minimize adverse effects on people’s wellbeing.

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Planning and Development Guidelines for Local Government 2015

The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (GoKP) has approved and notified the Local Government Planning and Development (P&D) Guidelines (2015) for the devolved tiers in the districts in line with the Local Government Act (LGA) 2013. These guidelines are mandatory in nature, as they identify structures, spell out processes and procedures and determine the approving for a for various functions required for planning and implementation of development projects at the district level. These guidelines shall be read in conjunction with the Rules of Business (RoBs) and the Local Government Budget and Accounting Rules.

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KPK Economic Growth Strategy 2015-18

The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is progressing on its agenda for change by perusing a citizen-centric model for socio economic development, and focusing on reducing poverty and achievement of peace and tranquillity, through an integrated and holistic approach to development enshrined in the Integrated Development Strategy-214-18(IDS).The IDS spells out the broader counters of policy guidelines and strategic direction for growth led development. However, in order to have a detailed research-based and focused road map the Government of KP has developed an Economic Growth Strategy titled as “Reclaiming Prosperity in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: A Medium Term Inclusive Growth Strategy” which is based on detailed research and viable economic models supported by a very robust data.

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