In the backdrop of COVID-19, Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has approved the initial framework of Rise Punjab to promote investment and development in the province.
Chairman P&D presented the document of the framework in a meeting held here on Monday with Chief Minister Usman Buzdar in the chair.
Talking on this occasion, the CM pointed out that Punjab took the lead in devising Rise Punjab plan in the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic.
He emphasised that identification of new priorities is the need of the hour and told the participants of the meeting that new steps will be taken to boost investment opportunities and development projects. A unique strategy has been devised for ensuring social protection and the provision of healthcare and educational facilities to the citizens, he added.
The government is committed to promoting public welfare projects by implying a new approach as it is imperative to move forward with full dedication to ensure social protection of the people, the CM said. He directed that a report should be submitted at the earliest after reviewing the proposal of setting up of social protection fund.
The initial document of Rise Punjab is a good effort in the backdrop of the prevailing scenario and priorities should be moulded according to the situation, he added.
The CM recommended further improvement of the document and added that private investors will be encouraged under the public-private partnership. The public welfare projects will be started under the public-private partnership mode, he further said.
Finance Minister Hashim Jawan Bakht, Advisor Dr Salman Shah, Chief Secretary, Chairman P&D and others attended the meeting.
Moreover, the CM in a letter to the MNAs of Punjab said the provincial government has taken effective measures to overcome the coronavirus as Pakistan is facing unusual circumstances due to this pandemic.
He emphasized that the role of elected representatives is very important in monitoring the governmental initiatives as collective efforts will help overcome this pandemic at the earliest.
He hoped that the MNAs will utilize all their efforts in dealing with the coronavirus. A network of field hospitals, isolation wards, high dependency units and quarantines has been established in Punjab, he added.
He said that the government fully understands the difficulties of the unemployed people due to the coronavirus. Buzdar said that the largest financial aid programme has been started for the people facing the financial crunch.
People are facing difficulties due to price-hike and hoarding in Ramazan-ul-Mubarak, he said.
He impressed upon the MNAs to remain in constant touch with their district administrations and monitor the actions taken against hoarders and illegal profiteers.
Similarly, they should also supervise anti-dengue and Clean and Green Punjab Programme along with a review of healthcare facilities being provided in the hospitals.
"You should play an active role in providing solutions to the problems being faced by the people," he said. This difficult time will soon pass and those who fulfill the needs of others by healing their wounds will always be remembered, the CM concluded.
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