Planning board approves Rs13.72bn for South Punjab Secretariat, socio economic survey

Development schemes include GORs in Bahawalpur and Multan for Rs4.72 billion and a province-wide Socio-Economic Registry worth Rs9.2 billion

The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) approved two major development projects worth Rs13.72 billion. The decision was taken in a meeting chaired by Planning and Development (P&D) Board Chairman Barrister Nabeel Ahmad Awan.

The approved projects include the construction of the South Punjab Secretariat and Government Officers Residences (GOR) in Bahawalpur and Multan at a cost of Rs4.72 billion. The project aims to enhance administrative infrastructure in South Punjab.

Additionally, Rs9.2 billion has been allocated for a province-wide door-to-door socio-economic survey to establish the Punjab Socio-Economic Registry (PSER). 

The initiative is expected to provide a comprehensive database for policy planning and targeted welfare programs.

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