CDWP approves two projects worth Rs 3.9 Billion

October 2, 2019: Central Development Working Party (CDWP) meeting on Wednesday presided over by Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Mohammad Jehanzeb Khan, approved 2 projects worth Rs. 3.9 billion in CDWP meeting.

Senior officials from federal and provincial governments were also present in the meeting. Two projects related to Energy and Health were presented in the meeting.

The first project related to Energy Sector was presented in the meeting including “Detailed Exploration of Uranium Resources in Dera Ghazi Khan, Phase I-X” worth Rs.922 million was approved with the  objective to facilitate supply of indigenous fuel for energy projects. Moreover, exploration activities will result in socio-economic uplift of the backward tribal areas of Dera Ghazi Khan.

Second project related to Health was presented namely “Establishment of 250 Bedded Hospital at Skardu, Gilgit Baltistan” worth Rs. 2999.500 approved by CDWP. The project envisages establishment of 250 bedded hospital at Skardu. It will cater to 0.6 million population of Baltistan Division having 4 districts and tourists’ population. Currently only one 190 bedded facility is available.