LAHORE: On the instructions of Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar, the Punjab government has decided in principle to start a special road reconstruction and repair programme in the province.
The CM has given approval of CM package for reconstruction and repair of roads. He said that the roads in dilapidated condition would be completely reconstructed and the strategy has been formulated for providing relief to the people by repairing roads of cities and villages. He said that despite spending substantial amount every year, the condition of the roads is devastated. He further stated that this new programme will also ensure the transparent utilization of funds along with the rehabilitation of roads.
While presiding over the meeting held to review the new road repair and reconstruction programs, development projects and financial affairs of the province, the CM said that 20% increase in government revenue in Punjab is the result of transparent policies of the incumbent government. He also directed to release funds for the under-completion projects on a priority basis and said that each department will be asked to submit their monthly monitoring report to ensure proper utilization of public funds.
The CM also directed to allocate more funds for the social sector in next fiscal year budget, adding that budget for education, health, provision of potable water and sanitation should be increased.
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