LAHORE:Planning and Development (P&D) Board Chairman Abdullah Khan Sumbal Monday reviewed the division-wise Punjab development profile and the status of allocations made under the Annual Development Plan (ADP) 2021-22.
The meeting, held at the P&D Complex, reviewed development funds’ releases and utilisation of all divisions of Punjab, approval of new schemes and progress of ongoing schemes.
The P&D board chairman said that for ensuring fast-track implementation of ADP 2021-22, guidelines and timelines should be followed in letter and spirit. For the purpose, a proactive approach was required to kick-start implementation of the ADP with a robust monitoring mechanism at all levels, he added.
He said that regular ADP review meetings by commissioners with field staff should be held. To accelerate the pace of expenditure, 100 per cent utilisation of allocated funds must be ensured. Pending award of work against approved schemes needed to be expedited, he added.
He said that financially sound and reputed firms/ contractors should be hired for quality assurance and speedy execution. Third party monitoring validation needed to be engaged to ensure transparency and quality of work.
For implementation of the guidelines, he added, robust quality control mechanism should be put in place by the administrative departments to ensure quality work. The government would be focusing on streamlining the procedures to fast track the implementation.
The meeting was attended by senior officers of the departments concerned.