2021 was year of development for Punjab: Hasaan Khawar

LAHORE: Spokesperson Punjab Government Hasaan Khawar Saturday said that 2021 was year of development and progress for Punjab.

Giving details of the development projects, he said that in January 2021, the government launched a rapid and successful inoculation campaign against Corona in the province, laid foundation stone of Lahore-Sheikhupura dual
carriage road at a cost of Rs 5 billion and introduced typhoid vaccination for the first time in Pakistan.

He said that in February 2021, the Chief Minister of Punjab gave a historic development package of Rs. 15 billion to
Rajanpur besides laid a foundation stone of the Central Business District in Lahore.

In March 2021, the Punjab Chief Minister gave a huge development package of Rs. 1700 crore for Sargodha and Chiniot and also announced to complete Faisalabad, Chiniot, Sargodha Road as soon as possible.

Hassan Khawar said that in April 2021, inauguration of Kohsar University Murree, upgradation of 27,000 schools at a cost of Rs 50 billion, introducing the modern e-Abyina system were the achievements of the government.

On the other side, distribution of Kisan Card from Multan is
improving the condition of cultivators. He said that Naya Pakistan Housing Programme was launched in April LDA Citi Housing Scheme was inaugurated where 35 thousand houses will be constructed for the low income segment of
the society.

He said that in May 2021, Sehat Insaf Card was formally launched from Sahiwal and DG Khana and allotment of 400 acres of land for Faisalabad Airport by CM are the major achievements of the incumbent government.

He said that in the month of June 2021, the Punjab government gave a historic budget which took the Annual Development Programme of Punjab to 686 billion, the highest level in history.

The Spokesman of Punjab Government further stated that relief was provided to the common man by setting up of 337 Sahulat Bazaars in June 2021.

Similarly, in June 2021, a huge amount of Rs 360 billion were allocated for the District Development Package. In July 2021, funds were released for the timely completion of all ongoing schemes.

Lahore Waste Management Company was given a huge pool of vehicles to increase its efficiency. A learning management system was also introduced for a uniform curriculum. In August, the foundation stone of the Shahkam Flyover, a tourism project was inaugurated at Koh Suleman, and work was done to rehabilitate the water scheme at Fort Monroe.

Hasaan Khawar said that Smart Forest was started in Rakh Chowk under Ravi Urban Development Project.  The Ravi Urban Development Project will benefit the province to the tune of 4 billion in the coming days. Prime Minister
Imran Khan laid the foundation stone of the world's largest Miyawaki forest at Saginaw.

The SACM further said that in September 2021, work was started on issuing labor cards to the workers. Punjab Institute of Mental Health has been given the status of Teaching Institute. Due to better vaccination, we are fast
moving towards making Punjab polio-free.

He said, in October, Chief Minister Punjab inaugurated the Investment Facilitation Center to promote investment. The foundation stone of Data Ganj Bakhsh Flyover was laid at Sheranwala Gate. Inauguration of Waqar Nisa
University Rawalpindi.

A temporary field hospital has been set up at the Expo Center to control dengue. He said the "Reach Every Door" campaign was launched to deliver the corona vaccine door to door.

The Punjab Government Spokesperson said that in November 2021, with the cooperation of the federation, the construction of the Lal Jhelum two-lane road started.

This road will change the economy of Khushab, Gujarat, Mandi Bahauddin and Mirpur. Work began on several projects in Attock, including a two-bed hospital. On the other hand, in Dubai Expo 2022, many departments of
Punjab sought new investment opportunities.

He said, in November, the Punjab government, in collaboration with the federation, launched the Ehsas Ration Program.

Hasaan Khawar said that in December, the Punjab Chief Minister inaugurated the Abdul Sattar Edhi Underpass in front of Gulab Devi Hospital. Technopolis was inaugurated in Lahore, which will become Pakistan's Silicon Valley in
the future.

He said that the issuance of health card was also announced in December. And in the same month, the strongest local government system in the history of Pakistan was adopted. Special people will be assisted under the program. He said that just like 2021, 2022 will be a great year for the development of Pakistan.

"In this new year, we have to make Punjab the best it can be under the vision of the Prime Minister and the mission of the Chief Minister," he concluded.