1076 development schemes completed in FATA during four years
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ISLAMABAD (APP): The government, showing commitment to improve socio-economic condition of people living in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), has ensured completion of 1076 schemes out of FATA Annual Development Programme (ADP) during last four years.
Of the total schemes, 273 were completed in 2012-13, 415 in 2013-14, 215 in 2014-15 and 173 schemes were executed during year 2015-16, year-wise break up of these completed schemes showed here on Monday.
According to Ministry of States and Frontier Regions, development budget for FATA ADP is reflected in Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP), as one line in SAFRON Division.
This budget is further distributed amongst seven tribal agencies and six Frontier Regions (FRs) as per formula approved by competent authority.
During the last four years, a total of Rs 64107.84 million was released, out of which Rs 63567.103 reportedly utilized.
In addition to development schemes, major projects have been initiated/undertaken by present government to bring these areas atpar with rest of the country.
These include establishment of FATA University, removal of deficiencies in educational institutions, up-scaling of Governor Model Schools to quality and excellence of Cadet Colleges, creation and strengthening of laboratories in colleges for smooth transition to introduction of BS Programme in FATA, extension of mobile health facilities in FATA, strengthening of secondary health care facilities, solarization of Drinking Water Supply Schemes and irrigation tubewells, Roads Linking Mineral and Natural Resource bearing areas in order to improve economic linkages, Law Enforcement Agencies facilities, establishment of Value Chain and Market linkages, introduction of high yield and environmental friendly genetically modified crops/seeds, introduction of community based Non Timber Forest Products (NTFP) and Fast Growing Timber (FGT) Schemes, focus on consolidating and improving Municipal Service delivery at existing Municipalities and formation of FATA Youth Assembly and Sports Clubs.
