Provincial Minister of Punjab for Local Government and Community Development Aleem Khan has ordered the construction of 14 inter district roads in Punjab. The roads are to be constructed during the current fiscal year following the build, operate and transfer (BOT) as well as public private partnership models. He emphasized the fact that far flung and remote areas of Punjab have been neglected long enough and should be given priority. Roads make a crucial contribution to economic development and growth of an area and bring important social benefits. In addition they provide access to employment, social, health and education services which makes a road network crucial in fighting against poverty.
In the meeting inter-district roads were finalised for Sargodha, Chiniot, Vehari, Chakwal, Jhang, Mianwali, Muzaffargarh, Khanewal, Faisalabad and Khushab while new roads will also be constructed in Kabirwala, Burewala, Depalpur and Samundri Tehsils. Construction of interchanges among these districts would also be included in the projects. Khan directed that in every financial year at least 10 districts should be included for the construction of new roads so that people of far-reaching areas could also benefit from better communication facilities.
The minister said that adherence to international standards should be ensured for the construction of these 14 roads according to which 24-ft concrete belt be left on the both sides of these two way roads. He said maximum trees should also be planted along with greenbelts of these roads so that clean and green program could also be followed. He directed the Secretary Communication & Works to take immediate steps in this regard and start tendering work of these inter-district roads.
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