As patriotic citizens, letâs put extra effort into performing our civic responsibilities. It is only by working hard with determination that we can build a resilient & thriving nation. Happy Pakistan Day from Planning & Development Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Progress on integrated district development projects is the top priority of the government, which is why the government is closely monitoring the development projects of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa integrated districts. A meeting was held in the P&D department regarding the progress on three major projects of the health department in the merged districts. During the meeting, the Monitoring and Evaluation Directorate of the P&D Department presented a monitoring report on three ongoing projects of the Health Department in the integrated districts at a cost of about Rs. 4.5 billion. The report examines in detail the status of medical professionals, facilities and medical equipment provided to various health centers and hospitals in the integrated districts under the projects. For this purpose, Directorate of Monitoring and Evaluation formed 7 teams for merged districts. The teams visited 9 rural health centers in the integrated districts, including Berang, Arang, Yaka Ghund, Atta Jod, Bahi and Dog, Kohi Hassan Khel and Krez. The teams also visited District Headquarters Hospital Ghalani, Mashti Mela, Bajaur, Tehsil Teaching Hospital Dogra, Type D Hospital Mamond, Nawagai, Pusht, Jamrud, Kalaya and compiled reports on the supply of medical equipment, medicines, vaccines, warehouses and other facilities in these hospitals. The report proposes to the health department to improve health facilities in the integrated districts, on which the health department will take further action.
Additional Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shakeel Qadir Khan at a meeting of the Provincial Development Working Party, a few months ago, directed the Monitoring and Evaluation Directorate to submit a detailed report on the ongoing projects of the Health Department in the merged districts.
Development work is underway to make Dilla Zak Road Peshawar bilateral. 5 km road from Ring Road to Grid Station will ease traffic flow.
To reform the Small Industries Development Board (SIDB), the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has outlined a comprehensive development plan. Entrusted with the promotion and facilitation of small industries in the province, the SIDB has been working under the aegis of the Industries Department to establish training and manufacturing centers for small and cottage industries besides developing small industries estates throughout the province. A meeting for SIDB reforms was held at the Planning and Development Department today to share the findings and recommendations of a diagnostic study regarding SIDB sector reforms. These reforms will be contributing to support cottage and small-scale enterprises in the province through a set of demand-based services including infrastructure support, market intelligence, industrial linkages, capacity building and policy advice to boost economic activity and job creation.
A steering committee meeting under the chairmanship of Additional Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shakeel Qadir Khan was held at the Planning and Development Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to expedite the work on the Khyber Institute of Child Health and Children’s Hospital, Peshawar, which is the first of its kind in the province to treat children.
The Khyber Institute of Child Health and Children’s Hospital is a unique mega project of its kind in the province which has been delayed in the past due to various reasons. The government has expedited the work to complete the project.
The cost of the project is Rs 8 billion. The PC-1 of which has recently been set up in accordance with the requirements of modern times and to ensure the provision of all facilities and equipment for the Children’s Hospital keeping in view the latest technology. It was decided in the meeting that all the required staff would be provided to the hospital six months before the completion of the project.
For the project, at least 10 specialist doctors will be sent on training on scholarships through which a team of pediatric psychologists, pediatric eye specialists, pediatric neurologists, and pediatric nephrologists will be available for services in the province. A plan of action was also approved for the installation and maintenance of the Health Management Information System and equipment for the project. It was also decided in the meeting that the steering committee will closely monitor the progress of the project.
Work on the Kohat Sports Complex is in its final stages, with the government focusing on providing sports facilities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Playgrounds are playing a role in creating a healthy society and attracting young people to positive activities.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government decides to provide interest-free loans to young people for business at a cost of Rs 3.8 billion. Youths in all districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa including merged districts will be provided interest-free loans for business under the scheme of Rs. 2 billion and 1.8 billion have been earmarked for integrated districts. Provincial Development Working Party has already approved the plans. Department of Tourism, Culture and Youth Affairs will launch the project with the help of the Bank of Khyber while P&D Department will oversee the project.
A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Additional Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shakeel Qadir Khan in the P&D department to finalize the project in which the Secretary Tourism and senior officials of Bank of Khyber participated.
The scheme has a special 25% quota for women, eunuchs, people with disabilities and minorities. There are three categories of loans for business. Under the first category, loans of up to Rs. 5 lakhs, under the second category up to Rs. 10 lakhs and under the third category up to Rs. 20 lakhs will be given. The project will operate under a unique model in which eligible youth for loans will be given special training with the help of special trainers and experts in the field of business after which the youth will be able to start their own business. The first phase of the project will benefit 3,500 businesses and 10,500 families. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is working to stabilize the economy by providing jobs for young people through business loans and start-up programs, and by promoting business.
The 19th 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 31st March, 2021 through video link. The meeting was attended by members of PDWP and concerned departments. The forum considered 39 schemes pertaining to Law & Justice, Forestry, Agriculture, Water, Health, Elementary & Secondary Education, Higher Education, Multi Sectoral Development, DWSS, Sports & Tourism, Industries, Labour & Roads sectors for the uplift of the province. The forum approved 38 schemes with an estimated cost of Rs. 41,492.392 million. 08 schemes were cleared for inclusion in the PSDP 2021-22. 01 scheme was deferred due to deficiencies in project documents/PC-I and were returned to the respective department for rectification.
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The details of schemes approved are as under:
S.# | Sector | Name of Scheme |
1 | Law & Justice | Construction of Joint Judicial Complex at Karak and Takhte- Nasrati. |
2 | Law & Justice | Construction of Bachelor Hostel for Judicial Officers in 08 districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
3 | Forestry | Establishment of Mini Zoo at Kanju Township, Swat Sub-Scheme:Â Establishment of Mini Zoo at Kanju Township, Swat |
4 | Agriculture | Wheat Productivity Enhancement Project in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Provincial Share-PM’s Agriculture Emergency Program). |
5 | Agriculture | Strengthening and Capacity Building of Agriculture Extension in FATA. [MA] |
6 | Water | Improvement of approach roads, Canal Patrol Roads and Culverts along / on Canals, Drains and Khwars in District Nowshera (Public Sector Development Programme-2021-22) |
7 | Water | Construction & Improvement of Flood Protection Structures at Vulnerable Locations in hill torrents, Drainage System and at various Nullahs / Khwars in District Nowshera |
8 | Water | Installation of Solar Irrigation Tube Wells in District Nowshera (PSDP 2021-22) |
9 | Health | Integrated HIV, Hepatitis and Thalassemia Control Program |
10 | Health | Topping up of preventive Healthcare regime (Hepatitis, TB, EPI, NCD, HIV etc.). |
11 | Health | Upgradation of Sarqalla RHC to Category-D Hospital, District Buner. |
12 | Health | Establishment of Women & Children Hospital in District Swabi (Phase-I) (PC-II approved by PDWP on 08-10-2019) |
13 | E&SE | Rapid Enrollment, Quality Improvement and School Governance Reforms (AIP) |
14 | E&SE | Main Streaming of Proscribed Organization in KP |
15 | Higher Education | Performance based package for the teaching faculty (AIP) |
16 | Higher Education | Construction/Development of Basic Infrastructure for the newly upgraded University (University of Engineering & Technology, Mardan) (PSDP) |
17 | Higher Education | Establishment of Manufacturing Technology, Automation & Innovation Center (MTIC) UET Swat Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (PSDP) |
18 | Multi Sectoral Development | Karak Area Development Project (To be funded from 10% Oil and Gas Royalty) |
19 | Multi Sectoral Development | Karak Area Development Project (To be funded from 10% Oil and Gas Royalty) Sub-Scheme: Construction of Zarki Nasrati small storage reservoir scheme tehsil takht-e-Nasrati district Karak |
20 | DWSS | Construction of Khall Greater Water Supply District Dir Lower |
21 | Sports & Tourism | Construction of Recreational Park at Hund Swabi Sub-Scheme:Â Hiring Consultant for Feasibility Study and Transaction Advisory Services. |
22 | Sports & Tourism | Approach Road To Kohi-E-Sulimani Darzinda (PSDP 2020-21) |
23 | Sports & Tourism | Feasibility and improvement/construction of Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium Peshawar. |
24 | Sports & Tourism | Construction of Cricket Stadium with Allied Facilities in Kalam District Swat. |
25 | Sports & Tourism | Construction of Public Park at Swabi. |
26 | Industries | Provision for Research Studies/ Consultancies/ Surveys/ Detailed Design / Feasibility Studies. Sub-Scheme:Â Feasibility Study for Viable Industries /Businesses Including Pharma Industry in Poppy and Cannabis Growing Areas of Merged Districts |
27 | Industries | Establishment of Construction Machinery Training Institute at Swabi |
28 | Labour | Enabled Directorate of Labour, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for Better Service Delivery |
29 | Roads | Programme Management Unit for Roads and Infrastructure in FATA DA |
30 | Roads | Widening, Improvement and BT of Swari, Dewana Baba road (11 Km) including RCC Bridge at Tangu, District Buner |
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31 | Roads | Imrovement and widening and BT of road from Tangi Bucha bridge to Serai via Ghandheri and Zegai to Bucha Khan Kili, from Cheena to Sherpao via Ghazo dheri i/c link road to Tootakai Tehsil Tangi Distt Charsadda. |
32 | Roads | Construction/Rehab of rural roads / Culverts/streets/drainage system / clearance of drainage system at UCs Ghala Dher, Mohabbat Abad, Rorya, Muslim Abad, Guli Bagh Bari Cham, Hoti, Par Hoti, Sikandary & Bicket Gunj in District Mardan Sub-Scheme:Â Construction & B/T of NCC road bajaorho killi to saeed abad main ghala dher road pk-52 district Mardan (Length 1.7 KM) |
33 | Roads | F/S, Design and Construction of Link road from Shabqadar Naguman (PKHA) to Shabqadar Battagram road (PKHA) via Attakai, District Charsadda |
34 | Roads | Const: of Qadra Bypass road UC Pabani, Totalai-Galu Dheri Bypass Rd, GHS-F.Elahi DHQ Hospital Swabi, Thand Kol-Marghuz Bypass rd, Thand Kol-Bam Khel Bypass rd, Kaddi-Thand Kol bypass rd, Main Swabi-Mardan – Aurang abad, GHS Salim Khan Rd, Swabi |
35 | Roads | Improvement and BT of Jabba Mazghund Road, Shanai to Katagrame Road, Dalorai to Dhero Serkoi Bala Road, Chanai to Beer Gali Main road, Gandaf village RCC Road, Malak Abad to Takail road, Leran Panawal road, Kotha Batti Abad road, Swabi |
36 | Roads | Improvement and BT of Naroo Banda to Serai Road, Katcha road Katagram to Achelai Deval Garhi road, Katcha road from Main road Sandwa Kandaw to Talli Abad, Amrai Bala to Shingrai, Katcha road to Pola, Katcha road to Mazghund District Swabi. |
37 | Roads | Construction/Improvement of Roads in Topi, Swabi and Lahore, District Swabi |
38 | Roads | Construction of Technically and Economically Feasible 198 KMs Roads in Peshawar Division |
A review meeting was held on Mohmand Dam in Planning and Development Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The meeting was chaired by Additional Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shakeel Qadir Khan. The meeting reviewed the ongoing development work on Mohmand Dam. The meeting was informed that work on Mohmand Dam is in progress and in accordance with timelines
During the meeting, issues related to water distribution channels, water supply and land of Mohmand Dam were discussed in detail and instructions were issued to the district administrations of Mohmand and Charsadda on all issues.
The meeting was informed that the project is providing employment to the locals. In this regard, Toyota will also launch a training program for the locals so that more and more locals can get employment opportunities.
