Punjab earmarks record Rs345bn for development

[Bouncer]

LAHORE: The Punjab government has set aside a record sum of Rs345 billion for the Annual Development Programme (ADP), an increase of 35 per cent over the outgoing year’s revised ADP of Rs224bn.

The ADP for 2014-15 includes Rs290bn for regular development, Rs40bn for ‘other development initiatives’ and Rs15bn for special initiatives.

The budget document states the main objectives of the ADP as: to overcome energy shortage, export-oriented growth, development of human capital, equitable regional development and encouraging public private partnership.

Sector-wise, infrastructure development got the major share with an allocation of Rs148.5bn, while social services fetched Rs119.4bn.

The emphasis is on completion of ongoing schemes, evident from an allocation of Rs155bn for the purpose.

In order to create regional balance, extra weightage (36 per cent) has been given to 11 districts in southern Punjab by earmarking Rs119 billion for various projects there. In the previous ADP, 32 per cent of funds had been apportioned for the southern belt.

Out of Rs119.4 billion for the social sector, education will get Rs48bn — almost twice the Rs25 billion earmarked the previous year. Provision of missing facilities, upgradation of schools, establishment of 136 new colleges, and provision of 100,000 laptops to students are the major initiatives set for the sector.

A sum of over Rs31 billion has been earmarked for health against Rs18.3 billion last year. The main projects include the establishment of a kidney and liver transplant institute and a cancer hospital.

The ADP addresses the problem of malnutrition among children, pregnant and lactating women. It proposes provision of emergency obstetrics & newborn care services in all the 36 districts of the province.

Water supply & sanitation will get Rs17 billion, social protection Rs1.8 billion, while local governments will be receiving Rs3.48 billion.

An amount of Rs31.5 billion is being allocated for building of new roads and improvement of the existing ones. Construction of farm-to-market roads .

The irrigation department will receive Rs35.5 billion for improvement of canal system and construction of New Khanki barrage, rehabilitation of Trimmu barrage and Punjnad headworks, construction of small dams in Potohar and management of hill ******** in Dera Ghazi Khan.

ENERGY SECTOR: An allocation of Rs31 billion has been made for the energy sector. Among the major initiatives are a 100-MW solar facility at Bahawalpur and a 1,200-MW thermal plant at Sahiwal.

Urban development will get Rs42.4 billion for implementation of 75 schemes. Some of the prominent ones are dual carriageways, flyovers, metro bus services and metro train.

Treatment of waste water of entire Lahore city will also be undertaken.

A new initiative of inland waterways transport is proposed to be launched for Lahore.

In the production sector, agriculture and livestock will be given Rs13.1 billion against Rs7.97 billion last year. New initiatives include mechanisation of farm operations, development of hybrid oil seeds, establishment of Punjab bio-energy institute and a veterinary university.

Published in Dawn, June 14th, 2014

Here are the key points;

1. This is just the Annual Development Programme (not the total budget of Punjab)
2. Total value is PKR 345Billion (~USD3.45 Billion) and its 35% more than last year
3. Main objectives of the ADP as: to overcome energy shortage, export-oriented growth, development of human capital, equitable regional development and encouraging public private partnership.
4. 36% will go to South Punjab, last year it was 32%
5. Education will get 48B, last year it was 25B (so almost double this year)
6. Health will get 31B, last year it was 18B
7. 31B for energy; 100MW solar park at Bhawalpur and 1200MW coal power plant at Sahiwal

Good job PMLN!

 

[SBD-3]

LAHORE: The Punjab government has set aside a record sum of Rs345 billion for the Annual Development Programme (ADP), an increase of 35 per cent over the outgoing year’s revised ADP of Rs224bn.

The ADP for 2014-15 includes Rs290bn for regular development, Rs40bn for ‘other development initiatives’ and Rs15bn for special initiatives.

The budget document states the main objectives of the ADP as: to overcome energy shortage, export-oriented growth, development of human capital, equitable regional development and encouraging public private partnership.

Sector-wise, infrastructure development got the major share with an allocation of Rs148.5bn, while social services fetched Rs119.4bn.

The emphasis is on completion of ongoing schemes, evident from an allocation of Rs155bn for the purpose.

In order to create regional balance, extra weightage (36 per cent) has been given to 11 districts in southern Punjab by earmarking Rs119 billion for various projects there. In the previous ADP, 32 per cent of funds had been apportioned for the southern belt.

Out of Rs119.4 billion for the social sector, education will get Rs48bn — almost twice the Rs25 billion earmarked the previous year. Provision of missing facilities, upgradation of schools, establishment of 136 new colleges, and provision of 100,000 laptops to students are the major initiatives set for the sector.

A sum of over Rs31 billion has been earmarked for health against Rs18.3 billion last year. The main projects include the establishment of a kidney and liver transplant institute and a cancer hospital.

The ADP addresses the problem of malnutrition among children, pregnant and lactating women. It proposes provision of emergency obstetrics & newborn care services in all the 36 districts of the province.

Water supply & sanitation will get Rs17 billion, social protection Rs1.8 billion, while local governments will be receiving Rs3.48 billion.

An amount of Rs31.5 billion is being allocated for building of new roads and improvement of the existing ones. Construction of farm-to-market roads .

The irrigation department will receive Rs35.5 billion for improvement of canal system and construction of New Khanki barrage, rehabilitation of Trimmu barrage and Punjnad headworks, construction of small dams in Potohar and management of hill ******** in Dera Ghazi Khan.

ENERGY SECTOR: An allocation of Rs31 billion has been made for the energy sector. Among the major initiatives are a 100-MW solar facility at Bahawalpur and a 1,200-MW thermal plant at Sahiwal.

Urban development will get Rs42.4 billion for implementation of 75 schemes. Some of the prominent ones are dual carriageways, flyovers, metro bus services and metro train.

Treatment of waste water of entire Lahore city will also be undertaken.

A new initiative of inland waterways transport is proposed to be launched for Lahore.

In the production sector, agriculture and livestock will be given Rs13.1 billion against Rs7.97 billion last year. New initiatives include mechanisation of farm operations, development of hybrid oil seeds, establishment of Punjab bio-energy institute and a veterinary university.

Published in Dawn, June 14th, 2014

Here are the key points;

1. This is just the Annual Development Programme (not the total budget of Punjab)
2. Total value is PKR 345Billion (~USD3.45 Billion) and its 35% more than last year
3. Main objectives of the ADP as: to overcome energy shortage, export-oriented growth, development of human capital, equitable regional development and encouraging public private partnership.
4. 36% will go to South Punjab, last year it was 32%
5. Education will get 48B, last year it was 25B (so almost double this year)
6. Health will get 31B, last year it was 18B
7. 31B for energy; 100MW solar park at Bhawalpur and 1200MW coal power plant at Sahiwal

Good job PMLN!

"Showbazi hay yeh sab showbazi".......

 

[Bouncer]

"Showbazi hay yeh sab showbazi".......

Isi showbazi pai vote miltay hain

 

[SBD-3]

Isi showbazi pai vote miltay hain

"aam aadmi kay liya kuch nahi hay iss budget main"

 

[Sugarcane]

Why SS have that much love with laptops? It would be far better to spend same amount on scholarships or providing computer labs to school than wasting on this useless scheme.

 

[W.11]

bhai ager development ke lye allocate zyada kya he, to kahen se to kam kya hoga na?

the performance not only includes development but many things for example

this

 

[Bouncer]

Why SS have that much love with laptops? It would be far better to spend same amount on scholarships or providing computer labs to school than wasting on this useless scheme.

I agree, the money for laptops could have been spent better on lots of other things. But personal laptops aren't that bad either. There was a news item few weeks back that these laptops will be made (assembled?) in Pakistan. Secondly, it will help to increase computer literacy very quickly, which in turn will support e-commerce, telco/IT industries in the long run.

bhai ager development ke lye allocate zyada kya he, to kahen se to kam kya hoga na?

the performance not only includes development but many things for example

this

"bhai ager development ke lye allocate zyada kya he, to kahen se to kam kya hoga na?"
Not necessarily. Revenues and expenses increase every year. If you have some source to back up your statement, please do share.

@screenshot, very sad.

 

[Sugarcane]

I agree, the money for laptops could have been spent better on lots of other things. But personal laptops aren't that bad either. There was a news item few weeks back that these laptops will be made (assembled?) in Pakistan. Secondly, it will help to increase computer literacy very quickly, which in turn will support e-commerce, telco/IT industries in the long run.

IF this laptops are being given to the students who can't effort to buy computer than it would have made some sense but that's not the case. Refurbished computers are available in market on very affordable prices. It would be better to spend same amount on either scholarship for poor students or revising stone aged curriculum of primary and secondary education and making it as per 21st century requirement.

 

[Jaanbaz]

How to win votes in Pakistan:

1. Give out free laptops, taxis and rickshaws etc. from Government's money.
2. Develop a certain City and ignore rest of the province as rural areas can be bought by buying feudal lords and chaudhris.
3. Lie to the teeth.
4. Deny corruption
5. Take kick backs/commission from major projects.
6. Buy out some media outlets and journalists to sing your praise.
7. Repeat step 4 over and over until the foolish public starts believing you.
8. Make alliance with terrorists organisations to secure votes in conservative areas.
9. Launder as much money as possible over seas in case of a rainy day.
10. Election time, repeat promises, make emotional speeches. Repeat step 1 if comes back in power.

 

[Bouncer]

How to win votes in Pakistan:

1. Give out free laptops, taxis and rickshaws etc. from Government's money.
2. Develop a certain City and ignore rest of the province as rural areas can be bought by buying feudal lords and chaudhris.
3. Lie to the teeth.
4. Deny corruption
5. Take kick backs/commission from major projects.
6. Buy out some media outlets and journalists to sing your praise.
7. Repeat step 4 over and over until the foolish public starts believing you.
8. Make alliance with terrorists organisations to secure votes in conservative areas.
9. Launder as much money as possible over seas in case of a rainy day.
10. Election time, repeat promises, make emotional speeches. Repeat step 1 if comes back in power.

And how NOT to win votes in Pakistan;

1. Make ridiculous claims in your campaign like eradicating corruption and load shedding in 90 days
2. Be a sour loser-- cry about rigging every time you get a chance
3. Show no performance
   
4. Criticize those who are actually doing something for the country
5. Take politics personally
6. Actively campaign and advocate for terrorists. Call them innocents and label Pakistan army for fighting these monsters as fighting America's war. Create confusion about the enemy on a mass scale
   
7. Give tickets to same old corrupt people that were rejected by other parties
8. First cry about big ticket projects in other provinces, and then copy them at a higher cost

Cheers

 

[farhan_9909]

Is the provincial development budget part of federal development budget aswell?

or both of them are seperate?

 

[Bouncer]

IF this laptops are being given to the students who can't effort to buy computer than it would have made some sense but that's not the case. Refurbished computers are available in market on very affordable prices. It would be better to spend same amount on either scholarship for poor students or revising stone aged curriculum of primary and secondary education and making it as per 21st century requirement.

AFAIK, these laptops are being given on merit and I can't recall any case of foul play. Like I said earlier, there could have been tons of better ways to spend this money, but something is better than nothing.

Is the provincial development budget part of federal development budget aswell?

or both of them are seperate?

Separate. Each province has its own budget for development. Federal development budget can be used all over the country to assist provincial projects (based on approvals etc) or can be used to find federal projects like dams, educations, healthcare etc.

 

[Jaanbaz]

And how NOT to win votes in Pakistan;

1. Make ridiculous claims in your campaign like eradicating corruption and load shedding in 90 days
2. Be a sour loser-- cry about rigging every time you get a chance
3. Show no performance
   
4. Criticize those who are actually doing something for the country
5. Take politics personally
6. Actively campaign and advocate for terrorists. Call them innocents and label Pakistan army for fighting these monsters as fighting America's war. Create confusion about the enemy on a mass scale
   
7. Give tickets to same old corrupt people that were rejected by other parties
8. First cry about big ticket projects in other provinces, and then copy them at a higher cost

Cheers

Finally another noora stooge. How is noora enjoying his short lived kingdom? You do know sooner or later his past will catch upto him.

 

[Bouncer]

Finally another noora stooge. How is noora enjoying his short lived kingdom? You do know sooner or later his past will catch upto him.

No need to get personal.

"Noora" is the Prime Minister of Pakistan, I hope you understand that people of Pakistan have elected him.

And I am not a delusional fanboy of any political party. If you read my earlier replies on this thread, you'll notice that I do not agree with all policies of SS. But praise must be given when its due, and same goes for criticism.

Cheers

 

[Dubious]

Why SS have that much love with laptops? It would be far better to spend same amount on scholarships or providing computer labs to school than wasting on this useless scheme.

prob struck a deal with some company to get a stack for future business or something..

Bijli tou free mein nai bantri ...free laptops kay saath kiya kerna hai if the electricity is either unavailable or too expensive?