Rs 479.238 billion released for social sector uplift projects

The federal government has released Rs 479.238 billion for various ongoing and new social sector uplift projects till date under its Public Sector Development Programme 2020-21.

According to data by Ministry of Planning, Development and Reform, the released funds include Rs310.88 billion for federal ministries, Rs137.8 billion for corporations, Rs29.3 billion for special areas, and Rs1.2 billion for the Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority.

Similarly, Rs 98.007 billion has been released for the National Highway Authority, Rs39.84 billion for the National Transmission and Dispatch Company and Rs63.98 billion for the Water Resources Division.

Source: Radio Pakistan