MCI to provide one sapling to each house

Islamabad: The Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI) in its 21st session held on Friday, approved the provision of one sapling to each housing unit at their door step to enhance the green character of Islamabad.

During first phase of this campaign, the staff of Environment Wing will visit each housing unit in residential sectors of Islamabad and provide one sapling for plantation to each housing unit so that residents of the city could be practically engaged in the process of making Islamabad more lush green.

In the second phase of the campaign, Environment Wing would plant saplings in the park, green belt and other areas designated / allocated in each union council of Islamabad. Chairman, Vice Chairman and Councilors of respective UC would ensure the engagement and involvement of the community in this process.

During the third phase of the campaign tree plantation would be carried out at Margalla Hills National Park area and site allocated for botanical garden in Bani Galla. The 21st Session of MCI was held at Pak China Friendship Centre under the Chairmanship of Mayor of Islamabad, Sheikh Anser Aziz.

The house also reviewed the situation of water in the city and it was decided that in order to provide uninterrupted supply of water during the coming summer season, necessary funds would be made available to the water supply so that better water management could be ensured.

During the meeting, a report regarding enhancement in property tax and water charges was also presented. After detailed discussion it was decided that recommendations contained in the report may be made more effective.

The session also approved the renaming of Citizen Club situated in F-9 Park as Metropolitan Corporation Club and also okayed the appointment of legal and financial consultant for the club. The meeting also approved the out sourcing of Multiple Sports club of Markaz F-6 to the Company or Firm through advertisement in accordance with PPRA rules. The session also approved the out sourcing of Food Court situation in Lake View Park through advertisement in accordance with PPRA rules. The house also approved the shifting of conventional street lights on LED Technology in phase wise.