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The monitoring Team of Malakand Division Visited GHS Bandai District Swat
Upon the directions of Chief Minister, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Mahmood Khan, Monitoring and Evaluation, P&D Department is persistently monitoring and evaluating ongoing schemes in order to ensure quality work, and check financial and physical progress. Monitoring team of Malakand division visited GHS Bandai District Swat and checked the ongoing scheme. There are mutiple such projects across the province which have been initiated by the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
World Bank Delegation Visited P&D Department KP
Delegation of World Bank comprising Mr. Ali Hamandi, Economist, Dr Ghazna Siddiqui, Global Financing Facility Liaison Officer and Ms. Qurat Ul Ain Hadi, Financial Management Specialist called on Additional Chief Secretary, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Shahab Ali Shah at P&D, department. National Health Support Program came under discussion while it was agreed to initiate steps for equitable delivery and quality of essential health services at the primary health care level. It is pertinent to know that program will help in improving quality and equitable coverage of essential health services, governance and accountability, and strengthened public financial management and health financing.
Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with collaboration of different partners is working for the uplift of health sector in province.
Project Steering Committee Meeting pertaining to Agriculture Sector
The Project Steering Committee Meeting pertaining to Agriculture Sector Projects chaired under the chairmanship of Additional Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr Shahab Ali Shah. Progress regarding projects âCommunity dairy and meat development, feedlot fattening program, poverty alleviation through development of rural poultry and save the calf program in Khyber Pakhtunkhwaâ were thoroughly discussed.
The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa had started work on these projects in order to create self-employment opportunities in the livestock sector, improve food security and for poverty reduction & livelihoods of the farmers in the province.
SNG-II Annual Review Meeting
SNG-II Annual Review Meeting chaired under the chairmanship of Secretary P&D, Department, Mr.Shah Mahmood. The team from FCDO comprising of Governance Advisors,Ms. Natalia Leigh and Ms. Naghma e Tehniat, SRO SNG II, Mr. Naveed Aziz and Program Officer, Mr. Athar Waqar participated. In meeting the ongoing activities of SNG-II programme and next year work plan were discussed.
Under the programme the key interventions so far include: budget austerity measures and efficient allocation, engagements with parliamentarians and health preparedness framework. It in same way assisted Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in bringing strategic and transformational reforms in order to improve service delivery.
KP Government Approved More Feeder Routes For BRT
Another piece of good news for the people of Peshawar. The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa approved the construction of more feeder routes of BRT for the convenience of the people of Peshawar and its environs. These feeder routes include Warsak Road, Khyber Road, Regi Model Town, Charsadda Route Extension, Hayatabad Phase 1 and Pubi Bazaar. The decision was taken in the Meeting of the Board of Directors of Urban Mobility Authority chaired by Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan wherein orders have been issued for the purchase of 86 new buses for these feeder routes.
Great news for zoo bike users too. the government has taken the decision to reduce zoo bicycle fares as well as the security fee for zoo bicycles from Rs 3,000 to Rs 1,000. the government intended to activate all feeder routes of BRT by June this year.
Meeting on Khyber Pass Economic Corridor Project (KPEC)
Meeting regarding Khyber Pass Economic Corridor Project (KPEC) held at P&D, department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under the chairmanship of Additional Chief Secretary, Mr. Shahab Ali Shah. The mission briefed the Additional Chief Secretary about progress on KPEC project. Under the project a master plan will be developed for Western Greater Peshawar.
The project will not only bring a positive change, locally but will also play an instrumental role in regional trade and connectivity.
17th PDWP Held on 25th March 2022
The 17th meeting of the Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) on Friday approved schemes worth Rs 112104 million. Under the chairmanship of Shahab Ali Shah, the additional chief secretary P&D Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the approval was accorded at the meeting of the PDWP.
The meeting was attended by concerned departments and members of PDWP. It added that the forum approved 25 projects schemes pertaining to Rural Development, C&W, Sport&Tourism, Elementary and Secondary Education and Public Health Engineering sectors for the uplift of the province.
The approved projects include:
Purchase of Sanitation Vehicles and Sewer Suction Machinery for opening Drains and sewerage lines in Divisional Headquarter and TMAs of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Establishment of Govt. Imran Khan Mohmand Shaheed Girls Degree College At Sher Garh, District Mardan ,
Instructional and Physical Training Programme in Newly Merged Districts,Solarization of Schools in Merged Areas under AIP, Establishment of Information Complex, Feasibility study for design & construction of Badalai Bridge at Madyan District Swat, in Dir Upper construction of roads at Samang Gulwadai Dara, Shaoor, Usherai Dara , Kumrat, Badgoai & Jandrai Road, Doag Dara, Usorai Dara, Kadi Khel Dara, Improvement/Widening/Rehabilitation from Main GT Sarozai Hangu Road District Hangu, Feasibility Studies for Design & Construction of Road from Patrak to Thal Kumrat District Dir Upper, 4RCC Bridges and Grade Separated intersection at Shaheed Chowk Timergara in Dir lower,
Purchase of Land and Construction for Janazgah/Grave yard at UCs Rural Mardan, Sultan Muhammad Kalli Chail Banda , UCs Gujrat, Bakhshali, Garhi Daulat Zai, Garyala,Rural Mardan, Fatma, Babini, Shahbaz Garhi, Baghicha Dheri,Chak Hoti,Sikandari and Par Hoti District Mardan,Strengthening of TMAs of Tourist Areas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Safe City Project Swat and Design & Construction of Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP) at Yaseen Abad Peshawar, Construction/Rehabilitation of Water Supply & Sanitation Schemes in District Bannu.
Highlights
Meetings Regarding Mohmand Dam and Balakot Hydropower Project
Meetings regarding Mohmand Dam and Balakot Hydropower Project were held under the chairmanship of Additional Chief Secretary Mr Shehab Ali Shah at Planning and Development Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Additional Chief Secretary was apprised of the progress made in both the projects. It may be recalled that Mohmand Dam includes the construction of dams and other projects for local people such as the supply of clean drinking water, and the construction of roads, schools and power grid stations. It will play an important role but will also help in providing employment and prosperity to the concerned areas. Additional Chief Secretary Mr Shehab Ali Shah appreciated the role of the concerned district heads in the project of Mohmand Dam.
Monitoring Team of P&D Department Visited Various Development Sites in Province
The Monitoring and Evaluation Team of Planning and Development Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa visited the ongoing scheme GHS Pagori in Shangla District which is now being upgraded to Higher Secondary level. The project is one of fifty high schools that are working on higher secondary level upgrades. The team reviewed the financial and physical progress of the project.
The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is working on strengthening and improving existing government Fruit Nursery Farms. Team of Monitoring and Evaluation(Mardan Division), Planning and Development, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa along with a staff of the Agriculture Department visited a Nursery Farm in Charbagh District Swabi and checked progress.
The review and monitoring team of the Planning and Development Department of KP is continuously monitoring the ongoing development projects to maintain the quality. In this regard, the supervision team of the Mardan Division inspected the construction work of the Government Higher Secondary School Shaftal Banda in the Mardan District. The team reviewed the progress of the ongoing scheme and issued instructions.
