Presiding over a high level meeting here on Monday, which reviewed progress of Khadim-e-Punjab Rural Roads Programme, he said that billions of rupees will be spent on construction and rehabilitation of rural roads of the whole province under this programme in next three years.
He said that Khadim-e-Punjab Rural Roads Programme will bring a new era of progress and prosperity in rural areas and this revolutionary programme of construction and rehabilitation of roads will change the livening standard of the rural people besides promote trade, economic and social activities.
He said that this historic project of Khadim-e-Punjab Rural Roads was a unique example of public service.
He said that it is the biggest and a unique project in the history of the country and has been started for the progress and prosperity of rural areas.
Shahbaz said that modern and quality infrastructure results in speedy development and infrastructure development was among top priorities of Punjab government.
Transparency, standard and speedy completion of development project was the policy of Punjab government and Khadim-e-Punjab Rural Roads Programme would be completed under the same policy, he added.
He said that besides construction and rehabilitation of rural roads, their protection and maintenance was also necessary and effective mechanism was essential for maintenance of rural roads after their construction and rehabilitation.
He said that for the purpose of protection of roads, necessary measures should be taken to control overloading and no compromise will be made on the standard of this splendid project of public welfare.
He said that private sector associated with construction should play its role in the implementation of Khadim-e-Punjab Rural Roads Programme.
He said that separate authority will be set up for the implementation of the project and it will be executed speedily.
Secretary Communication and Works gave a briefing regarding pace of progress of the project.