LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired provincial cabinet meeting in which the largest historical program of collective weddings in Punjab was approved.
The project of group marriage of 3,000 girls from poor families was approved across Punjab. Rs. 100,000 as wed money will be given to the bride through ATM card. As many as 13 items including furniture, clothes, dinner sets will be gifted. CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed to increase the scope of collective marriages.
The Cabinet approved allotment of one lakh acres of land to landless farmers on lease for three and five years for the purpose of temporary cultivation across Punjab. In the meeting, e-bus service scheme was approved in Punjab, under which 27 buses will arrive in the first phase. 1.2 MW solar panels will be installed in the parking lot of e-buses for charging purpose. As many as 680 e-buses will be functional across Punjab by the end of the current year.
The Chief Minister sought the ‘Electric Taxi Service Plan’ in Lahore. Maryam Nawaz Sharif ordered strict monitoring of flour and chicken prices across the province.
It was informed in the briefing that 170,000 farmers in Punjab received Kisan cards. Kisan cards were issued to 267,000 farmers. Around 1.1 million farmers applied for obtaining Kisan card. As many as 1-2 million applications were received for Green Tractor Scheme.
The scrutiny of 700,000 applicants for green tractors has been completed. Approval was granted to transfer funds to the Housing Department to construct 839 houses of New Pakistan Housing Scheme in Raiwind, Chiniot and Sargodha.
Age relaxation of five years has been approved for promotion to the posts of Inspector, Sub-Inspector and Assistant Sub-Inspector.
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Approval of renewal of contracts of Punjab Health Facilities Management Company and funds for ‘Clinic on Wheels’ project were granted. Agreement between Punjab Revenue Authority and Pakistan Single Window was approved. Funds under supplementary grant to District Health Authority Rawalpindi for recruitment of dengue staff and purchase of dengue kits were approved.
