LAHORE:Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi on Friday laid the foundation stone of 29-KM long old GT road Gujrat-Lakhanwala dual road project costing Rs.9.11 billion along with GT road Samman to Gujrat-Dinga dual road and flyover project to be completed with Rs.2.83 billion. Speaking on the occasion, he said these projects would benefit the commuters of different areas. The projects would be completed in four phases and construction work would be complete on a priority. He said Ehsaas program was a best public welfare initiative to provide subsidised commodities to eight million families. The Punjab government has ensured provision of funds worth billions of rupees. The amount is transferred through bank transaction to the beneficiaries, he said adding that a 10 percent commission is given to the retailer shops registered under the Ehsaas programme. This program has created new employment opportunities and the poor are getting subsidised items, he maintained.
The provincial government has carved out five new districts and the decision has been taken with consultations. The creation of new districts is creating employment opportunities, he added.
MNA Hussain Elahi, MPA Abdullah Yusuf Warraich, commissioner Gujrat Division, RPO and others were also present. Secretary C&W gave briefing about the projects.