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Business Recorder
31-07-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
PDWP approves five uplift schemes worth Rs12bn
LAHORE: The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) has approved five major development schemes across multiple sectors with a combined estimated cost of Rs. 12,090.624 million. According to an official statement, the approved projects include the establishment of Garment Cities in Punjab at an estimated cost of Rs. 4,184.498 million, and the setting up of a Project Management Unit (PMU) for the revamping of DHQ/THQ hospitals in the province, with an allocation of Rs. 1,717.299 million. The PDWP also sanctioned funds for the construction of a Population Welfare House in Punjab at a cost of Rs. 1,388.359 million, and the widening of the metalled road from (N-55) Chowkiwala to the Atomic Energy Project (17 km) in District D.G. Khan, which will cost Rs. 1,153.230 million. Additionally, the rehabilitation of the Khushab-Muzaffargarh road (District Boundary Khushab to Daal More) in District Jhang was approved with a budget of Rs. 3,647.238 million. The meeting was chaired by senior officials from the Planning & Development Board, including Secretary P&D Rafaqat Ali, Chief Economist Masood Anwar, board members, and other senior officers. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
The Hindu
10-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Official apathy behind stalled Kallakkuttykudy bridge project, says Idukki MP
Despite the swift sanctioning of ₹3.6 crore under the Rebuild Kerala Initiative (RKI) for a crucial bridge and road to Kallakkuttykudy, a tribal hamlet in Mankulam panchayat in Idukki, official indifference and contractor inaction have brought the project to a standstill. Approved on June 7, 2024, with a completion deadline of May 16, 2025, not a single brick has been laid — leaving the tribal community stranded yet again. While authorities resort to mere notices, questions arise over accountability in a project. According to sources, official apathy is behind the stalling of the dream project of the local community. According to local residents, the concrete bridge connecting the Kallakkuttykudy tribal settlement to the outside world was washed away by the devastating flood in August 2018. Afterwards, during rainy seasons, the tribal community would make temporary bamboo bridge so that the children could go to school. Idukki MP Dean Kuriakose blamed the Devikulam block panchayat, saying that he had allotted ₹20 lakh for the bridge and the block panchayat opposed it. Mr. Kuriakose alleged that the failure of the bridge project is tied to the apathy of the State government. '₹20 lakh had been allotted. But the officials blocked the administrative sanction for the project,' said Mr. Kuriakose. Under RKI Meanwhile, Devikulam block panchayat secretary Sunil Sebastian said that Mr. Kuriakose sent a proposal for the project on February 28, 2023. Based on the proposal, the block panchayat conducted an estimate for the project, and the estimated cost was ₹49.9 lakh. 'The project later changed to a footbridge, and administrative sanction was received from the district planning officer on June 19, 2023. After being approached about the final sanction from the district panchayat, it was revealed that the project was included under the RKI project. Based on the direction, the project was cancelled on January 25, 2024,' said Mr. Sebastian. The official further stated that the block panchayat never opposed the project and had completed all paperwork. Meanwhile, Vishnukumar G., project director of the Project Management Unit (PMU) of RKI, Thiruvananthapuram, stated that the government allotted ₹3.6 crore for the construction of a bridge and road in the Kallakkuttykudy tribal settlement. 'With this, ₹1.5 crore has been allotted for the construction work of the 32.46-metre-long and 4.5-metre-wide bridge. The contractor signed an agreement for the project on June 7, 2024, and the site was handed over for construction on June 17, 2024. The completion period was fixed at 11 months.' The official further stated that the contractor failed to commence construction work, and the RKI issued repeated notices to the contractor. 'After completing the agreement period, the RKI is to recover losses from the contractor's responsibility. The project will be re-tendered and rearranged,' said Mr. Vishnukumar.
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Govt to conduct eye test camps for students and drivers in July
Jaipur: The education department will set up eye test camps in all govt schools in July for students and drivers under the Shala Swasthya Pariksha Abhiyan. Officials said this decision was made in the review meeting of Project Management Unit (PMU) of the school education department held at the directorate of secondary education Thursday. Secretary for school education Krishna Kunal said under the campaign, eye tests will be conducted free of charge, and after the test, glasses will be provided to students or drivers as needed. The secretary also directed officials to upload data related to the mid-day meal on the Shala Darpan portal, along with daily monitoring of the enrolment work under Praveshotsav, preventing dropouts, and linking school enrolment data with Vidya Samiksha Kendra (VSK). The education secretary also directed the effective implementation of the student attendance app and the timely provision of textbooks and workbooks to students of Classes 1 to 5 and 6 to 12. Jaipur: The education department will set up eye test camps in all govt schools in July for students and drivers under the Shala Swasthya Pariksha Abhiyan. Officials said this decision was made in the review meeting of Project Management Unit (PMU) of the school education department held at the directorate of secondary education Thursday. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Install the Perfect Pool at Home – Start Here Backyard Pool | Search Ads Learn More Undo Secretary for school education Krishna Kunal said under the campaign, eye tests will be conducted free of charge, and after the test, glasses will be provided to students or drivers as needed. The secretary also directed officials to upload data related to the mid-day meal on the Shala Darpan portal, along with daily monitoring of the enrolment work under Praveshotsav, preventing dropouts, and linking school enrolment data with Vidya Samiksha Kendra (VSK). The education secretary also directed the effective implementation of the student attendance app and the timely provision of textbooks and workbooks to students of Classes 1 to 5 and 6 to 12. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
