The Government of Punjab has unveiled a Rs23 billion development package for the province’s Katcha areas, aimed at improving infrastructure, security, and socio-economic conditions.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said the initiative follows successful operations against criminal elements, adding that the region is now ready for large-scale development.
As part of the plan, 14,500 acres of state land will be distributed among local farmers under the “Apna Khet, Apna Rozgar” program to promote self-reliance and agricultural growth.
Authorities will also expand services by introducing National Database and Registration Authority facilities in the region, along with transport, mobile health clinics, veterinary hospitals, and laboratories.
The Rs23bn package includes:
The development plan outlines:
Additionally, 300 merit-based scholarships and free laptops under a special quota will be provided to students.
The government is introducing modern security measures, including:
The Punjab Safe Cities Authority network will also be expanded to enable real-time monitoring in the region.
The plan includes:
Police personnel serving in the area will receive a hard area allowance, while cultivation of tall crops along main roads has been banned for security reasons.
Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari said the initiative aims to eliminate “no-go areas” and integrate the Katcha belt into the development mainstream.
Officials emphasized that strict measures will remain in place to prevent the return of criminal elements, while infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, and model villages are expected to transform the region.
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