Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved Rs 23.85 billion for the Khushhal Dehat Programme, targeting rural development across the province. The initiative aims to improve infrastructure and provide essential facilities to residents through village-level development projects.
Under the first phase, the government will undertake development work in 475 villages. Moreover, authorities will allocate Rs 50 million to each village to address infrastructure problems and improve living conditions.
The programme seeks to strengthen rural communities by improving basic services. It also aims to ensure that residents receive development opportunities regardless of their location or political affiliation.
Village Committees To Supervise Development Projects
The provincial government will implement the initiative through specially established Khushhal Dehat Committees. These committees will oversee development activities and ensure that projects address local requirements.
Each committee will operate under the leadership of the respective Additional Deputy Commissioner for Social Services. Furthermore, its membership will include five government representatives and four private-sector members.
The relevant union council chairman and sub-engineer will also participate in the committees. This arrangement aims to strengthen supervision and encourage coordination between government officials and local representatives.
Punjab Plans Development Across 2,000 Villages
Maryam Nawaz has directed authorities to release the first instalment of development grants to village committees by November. She has also requested a comprehensive development plan covering another 2,000 villages under the programme’s second phase.
The chief minister said her government wanted to provide paved streets and organised sewerage systems in every village across Punjab. Additionally, she stressed that rural communities should receive development opportunities alongside urban areas.
She maintained that political affiliations would not influence the implementation of development projects. The government aims to ensure that every community benefits from improved infrastructure and access to essential services.
The programme represents Punjab’s broader effort to address rural infrastructure challenges. Its implementation will determine how effectively the approved funding translates into improved facilities and living conditions for residents.
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