CM approves development schemes

Education funds worth Rs477m to be extended to colleges, universities

LAHORE:

Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has approved development projects including expansion of Rehmat ul Lil Alameen (PBUH) scholarships to colleges and universities.

In this regard, the cabinet standing committee for finance and development met under the chair of Punjab Finance Minister Hashim Jawan Bakht and approved funds for the schemes, said a statement issued on Friday. The meeting decided to expand the scope of Rehmatul Lil Alameen (PBUH) scholarships to colleges and universities and approved the release of Rs477 million in the current fiscal year for students. Reportedly, during the next financial year, the scholarship amount will be increased to Rs834 million.

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Meanwhile, the meeting decided to gradually construct rainwater storage tanks in Lahore at 10 different points and approved, in principle, the construction of water storage facilities at Kashmir Road, Sheranwala Gate and nearby Qaddafi Stadium at a cost of Rs1.85 billion. Similarly, the meeting approved the immediate release of Rs2 billion for roads' repair in different districts.

Alongside, Rs180 million were approved for BS Block in Government Girls Degree College, Samanabad and the provision of Rs500 million was also approved for the construction of different blocks in newly approved Emerson University Multan.