Chief Minister Mahmood Khan on Tuesday inaugurated multiple development projects for the uplift of Lower Chitral.
The chief minister commercially launched Chitral Economic Zone (CEZ) which is expected to create 8000 direct and indirect job opportunities while an investment of Rs.620 million is expected in the said economic zone.
During the visit, the chief minister inaugurated Singur Bridge which has been constructed at a total cost of Rs. 700 million. Danin bypass road, Ayun Kalash Valley bridge have been constructed at a cost of Rs.50 million, Rs. 82million respectively.
Mahmood Khan also inaugurated rescue station and BS Block at Degree College Chitral Lower which were established with Rs. 64 million and 89 million respectively.
The chief minister performed the ground breaking of several projects which includes Kalkatak chitral road, Broze bridge and 8 km long Karim Abad road.
These projects would be completed at a total cost of Rs. 290 million, Rs. 50 million and Rs 100 million respectively.
The chief minister also performed the ground breaking of 46 km long Kalash Valley road which would be constructed at a total cost of Rs. 4.2 billion. The chief minister also launched beautification of lower chitral project worth Rs.280 million.
Addressing the public gathering at Chitral Town, the Chief Minister announced several new projects for the uplift of Chitral district. He announced to give permanent status to employees hired under settlement of land project in Chitral district.
He also increased fire wood allowance for govt. employees from Rs.45 to Rs.100 per day besides he announced establishment of media colony for journalists, upgradation of Women & Children Hospital, establishment of Women Resource Centre and construction of Darosh bypass.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said that a scheme to establish a sports complex in Lower Chitral was reflected in the current annual development program. The establishment of colleges in Darosh and Garam Chashma had been included in the development program adding that Rs. 1.28 billion were earmarked in the current budget for Chitral University.
