Divisional Development Working Party (DDWP) has approved 13 development schemes in the division. As many as 14 schemes of public welfare were reviewed in a meeting held with Divisional Commissioner Silwat Saeed in the chair here on Thursday.
The approved schemes included roads development, sewerage, soling etc. The commissioner directed the officers concerned to implement all the schemes at a fast pace to provide relief to the public. She warned that compromise on transparency would not be made.
On the other hand more funds for monthly health stipends have been released for 582 children of police employees affected by cerebral palsy. Punjab Police spokesperson said that a payment of 10,000 rupees per child per month has been made, and for medical expenses from April to June, 30,000 rupees per child has been released.
In total, more than 17.4 million rupees have been released. IG Punjab mentioned that each child affected by cerebral palsy is being given Rs 10,000 rupees monthly, amounting to 120,000 rupees annually. Over 70 million rupees will be spent on the treatment of cerebral palsy affected children this year. He said that the police department is providing the best free treatment to children affected by cerebral palsy. On the other hand more funds for monthly health stipends have been released for 582 children of police employees affected by cerebral palsy.
