AJK WDP approves 11 uplift projects worth Rs731m

MUZAFFARABAD, AJK (PPI): Azad Jammu and Kashmir Working Development Party has approved 11 uplifts projects worth Rs731 million. The projects belong to communication, social welfare, education and sports sector. A meeting was held at Kashmir Plan House in chair with Additional Chief Secretary Development Captain (retd) Muhammad Yousuf here on Tuesday. Senior Chief Development Muhammad Hafeez Kyani and secretaries of relevant departments and other high officials attended the meeting. The meeting approved Rs394.5 million for three projects of communication in which Rs123.3 million allocated for 20km Kahuta-Palandari Road, repair of 2.5km Kahuta bypass, Rs 59.9 million allocated for construction and expansion of a bridge in Kotli and Rs21.8 million for purchasing machinary for Department of Roads South. It approved Rs14.3 million for three projects of education sector. The meeting approved Rs68.4 million for four projects of social welfare including setting up Kashiyana in Kotli, Bagh, and establishment of centers for employment and women development in whole Azad Kashmir, besides constructing shelter homes in district headquarters of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting also approved Rs126.9 million to purchase land for constructing a stadium in Khoi Ratta. Addressing the meeting Additional Chief Secretary Captain (retd) Muhammad Yousuf said completion of uplifts projects in stipulated time is responsibility of relevant departments. The government is trying to spur the development process and large funds are being provided in this regard. He asked all departments to make comprehensive strategy for all projects as per allocated budget and present it before relevant forums for approval. He said the AJK would develop with the completion of these uplift projects, besides paving way for many new opportunities of investment.