Miners’ welfare projects reviewed

LAHORE : Punjab Mines and Minerals Department Secretary Pervez Iqbal, chairing an important meeting here on Saturday, reviewed the ongoing developmental projects for the welfare of miners and their families.

During the meeting, Mines Labour Welfare Commissioner Punjab Riaz Ahmad Chaudhry provided a detailed briefing on the ongoing departmental projects. Deputy Commissioner Mines Abdul Rasheed and Deputy Director Works Engineer Tariq Hassan were present. The meeting approved the tender for the construction of a state-of-the-art building for the Mines Labour Welfare Girls High School in Dandot, Chakwal.

The secretary instructed that filtration plants be installed immediately in all Mines Labour Welfare schools to provide students with clean and safe drinking water. Further instructions were issued for acquiring 10 kanals of land for the establishment of a five-bed hospital in District Attock.

Secretary Pervez Iqbal also directed the acceleration of the land transfer process for the construction of a Labour Colony in Minara, Chakwal, with a requirement of 100 kanals of land. Additionally, a feasibility study should be conducted with renowned firms for the establishment of a world-class trauma center in District Sargodha. The Mines Commissioner Punjab was also instructed to visit Rajanpur to assess the possibility of setting up a Girls High School and submit a report. Secretary Pervez Iqbal emphasised that education and health are among the government’s top priorities.