Govt Allocates Rs 29m Under PSDP For Metro Services
News Desk
Islamabad: The government has allocated a sum of Rs 29 million in the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for the fiscal year 2023-24 to conduct feasibility studies for launching metro bus services from Bharakahu to Faizabad and from Rawat to Faizabad, bringing good news to the residents of Islamabad.
According to the PSDP document, the highest allocation within the Interior Division, amounting to Rs 2,200 million, has been granted to the Islamabad Development Project which encompasses numerous development schemes with potential benefits for the public.
Moreover, significant sums of funds have been earmarked for ongoing and new development schemes in the capital.
| Projects/Schemes | Amount in Million (Rs) |
| Construction of 10th Avenue | 400 |
| Construction of Flyover and Approaches at Railway Line Sihala | 405 |
| Construction of Korang Bridge and PWD underpass | 350 |
| Design Cum construction of Bridge at Kuri | 66 |
| Korang River and Rawal Lake Water Treatment | 255 |
| Roads and Street Pavement in ICT | 6.7 |
| Sewerage/Sanitation and Water Supply Scheme in ICT | 78 |
| Construction of Road from Darbar Sain Mircho to Shamas Colony | 10 |
| Water Supply Scheme at Ujrri Kalan | 49 |
| Construction of National Police Hospital in Islamabad | 1198 |
| Operation Management and Maintenance of Metro Bus to Islamabad Airport | 268 |
| Rehabilitation and Improvement of Fish Seed Hatchery at Rawal Dam | 23 |
| Integrated Border Management System | 200 |
Source: Economic Survey 2023-24
Overall, a total of Rs 9,950 million has been allocated for 29 ongoing and nine new development schemes under the Interior Division. Among these, Rs 9,051 million has been earmarked for ongoing schemes, while Rs 899 million has been reserved for new schemes.
The majority of the allocated funds within the Interior Division are oriented toward security and safety measures. The project receiving the third highest allocation (Rs 817 million) is also related to security, involving the raising of five additional wings for Frontier Corps Balochistan (South) to enhance Western Border Management.
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has also received an allocation of Rs 480 million for operational improvement and Rs 300 million for revamping its cybercrime wing. Moreover, Rs 100 million has been apportioned for the security of foreign nationals.
Additionally, a total of Rs 512 million has been allocated for the new construction schemes of two Wing Headquarters in South Waziristan and four blocks of soldier flats at Bajaur Scouts.
Additional input from APP.
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