YEAR BOOK 2016-2017
GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN MINISTRY OF KASHMIR AFFAIRS AND GILGIT-BALTISTAN ISLAMABAD
Ch. Muhammad Berjees Tahir Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan
i ii MESSAGE FROM THE FEDERAL MINISTER FOR KASHMIR AFFAIRS AND GILGIT BALTISTAN
FOREWORD Pursuant to Sub-rule 2 of Rule 25 of the Rules of Business 1973, the Ministry of Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit- Baltistan has prepared Year Book for preceding financial year 2016-17. This Book contains/delineates and highlights the main activities, achievements and progress undertaken by various Sections, attached department and sub-ordinate office of the Ministry during 2016-17. The Year Book also elaborates functions, organizational structure and overall overview of the Ministry. The activities are disaggregated into chapters which focus various programmes, targets and their actualization during the period under review. I feel honored to present the Book to those who might be interested in having an insight into the working of the Ministry and will serve as a useful document to different stakeholders including; planners, academicians, research scholars, etc. As per UN Security Council Resolutions, Government of Pakistan is responsible for ensuring development and good governance in liberated part of Kashmir. Ministry of Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan representing Federal Government has a delicate and very sensitive responsibility in this regard.
The book includes all the policy initiatives which led towards assurance of complete autonomy and prosperity for these areas.
I record appreciation for all officers and officials who have worked with devotion and dedication and successfully compiled the activities of the Ministry carried out during the year 2016-17.
Ch. Muhammad Barjees Tahir Federal Minister
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Pir Bakhsh Jamali Secretary Ministry of Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan
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vi vii FOREWORD
It is a matter of great pleasure for me to present the Year Book 2016-2017 of Ministry of Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit- Baltistan, in pursuance of sub-rule(2) of Rule (25) of the Rules of Business 1973. It includes brief introduction of the Division, as well as its function and performance during the year. The Year Book 2016-2017 highlights the policies formulated directly by this Division or through its supporting organizations. It is also a brief resume of the major activities and significant achievements / performance made during the calendar year. The annual Year Book 2016-2017 is a manifestation of the efforts and progress of various attached department and sub-ordinate offices of Ministry of KA&GB to achieve its goal as envisaged in its vision statement. It also serves as a useful reference within the government as well as for the members of the public who have an interest in the affairs of Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit - Baltistan Division. The Ministry of Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan would welcome suggestions or comments (if any) to improve the quality of this Year Book.
(Pir Bakhsh Khan Jamali) Secretary Ministry of Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan
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Chapters Description/Topic Page No. Monogram and Messages 1-11 Chapter-1 Ministry of Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan 1.1 An Introduction 1.1.1 Functions of the Ministry 1.1.2 The Ministry and its performance 1.1.3 Departments and subordinate offices of the Ministry and their performance i. Jammu & Kashmir State Property ii. Jammu & Kashmir Refugees Rehabilitation Organization iii. Directorate of Health Services (DHS) iv. Planning & Monitoring Cell Chapter-2 Azad Jammu and Kashmir 2.1 An Introduction 2.1.1 Administration 2.1.2 PSDP Allocation 2.1.3 Agricultural & Livestock Sectors 2.1.4 Extension Services Management Academy 2.1.5 Civil Defence 2.1.6 Education 2.1.7 Environment 2.1.8 Foreign Aid Projects 2.1.9 Forest. 2.1.10 Financial Allocation and Utilization of ADP 2016-17 2.1.11 Health 2.1.12 Information Media 2.1.13 Information Technology 2.1.14 Industries/Minerals 2.1.15 Local Government & Rural Development. 2.1.16 Power Sector 2.1.17 Physical Planning & Housing 2.1.18 Research and Development 2.1.19 Social Welfare Sector 2.1.20 Sports 2.1.21 Tourism
x 2.2 AJK Council Secretariat Organizational Chart of AG&K Govt (Secretariat) 2.2.1 Introduction Chapter-3 Gilgit-Baltistan Mape An Introduction 3.1.1 Development of Gilgit-Baltistan – An overview 3.1.2 Annual Development Programme, 2016-17 3.1.3 ADP 2016-17 – Overview 3.1.4 Major Development Schemes completed during 2016-17 3.1.5 Excise and Taxation 3.1.6 Development Activities 3.1.7 Zakat & Usher Department 3.1.8 Cooperatives Societies 3.1.9 Home and Persons Department 3.1.10 Power 3.1.11 Agriculture Department Gilgit- Baltistan 3.1.12 Live Stock 3.1.13 Directorate of Water Management Gilgit-Baltistan 3.1.14 Fisheries 3.1.15 Minerals and Industries 3.1.16 Tourism, Sports/culture & Youth Development 3.1.17 Water/Irrigation 3.1.18 Transport and Communication 3.1.19 Physical Planning and Housing 3.1.20 Education 3.1.21 Health 3.1.22 Performance of the Department during the Fiscal Year 2016-17 3.1.20 Area of Urban Development 3.2 Gilgit - Baltistan Council Secretariat 3.2.1 Administration and Personnel Wing 3.2.2 Finance and Accounts Wing 3.2.3 Planning Wing 3.2.4 Engineering Wing 3.2.5 Legislative and Executive Authority 3.2.6 10th Session of the Gilgit- Baltistan Council
xi 3.2.7 Budget 3.2.8 Expenditure 3.2.9 Forest working plan for private forest of district Diamer, Gilgit-Baltistan. 3.2.10 Tourism 3.2.11 Admin Section 3.2.12 Legal Section
xii xiii ABBREVIATIONS
ADP Annual Development Programme ADB Asian Development Bank AIMS Abbas Institute of Medical Science. AJ&K Azad Jammu and Kashmir AJ&KC Azad Jammu and Kashmir Council AKCMH Azad Kashmir Combined Military Hospital AKDWP Azad Kashmir Development Working Party AKESP Aga Khan Education Support Program AKRSP Aga Khan Rural Support Program AKSIC Azad Kashmir Sawmill and Investment Corporation AKMIDC Azad Kashmir Mineral and Industrial Development Corporation AK/GB Azad Kashmir / Gilgit-Baltistan AIDS Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. ASL Above Sea Level BHU Basic Health Unit. CBO Community Based Organization CCU Coronary Care Unit CDWP Central Development Working Party CCHA Community Control Hunting Areas CMH Combined Military Hospital DGMS Director General Medical Services DDMS Deputy Director Medical Services DFO Divisional Forest Officer DCE Deputy Chief Executive DHQ District Headquarters ERRA Earthquake Re-construction & Rehabilitation Authority ECNEC Executive Committee of the National Economic Council E.GOV. Electronic Government EPI Expanded Program for Immunization EOI Expression of Interest FATA Federally Administered Tribal Areas FAP First Aid Post FAO Food and Agriculture Organization FCGB Force Commander Gilgit-Baltistan GHQ General Headquarters
xiv GIS Geographic Information System GB Gilgit-Baltistan GBLA Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly GBPWD Gilgit-Baltistan Public Works Department HEC Higher Education Commission HF Health Facilities HIV Human Immuno-deficiency Virus HT/LT Heavy/Light Transmission Line ICT Islamabad Capital Territory IMR Infant Mortality Rate IUCN International Union for Conservation of Nature IDA International Development Agency IFAD International Fund for Agriculture Development IT Information Technology IUCN International Union for Conservation of Nature J&K SP Jammu and Kashmir State Property J&KRRO Jammu and Kashmir Refugees Rehabilitation Organization K.M. Kilo Meter KANA Kashmir Affairs and Northern Areas KA&GB Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan LoC Line of Control LG & Local Government & Rural Development RDD Department L/S Lump Sum MDGs Millennium Development Goals MCHC Maternal Child Health Center. MTDF Mid Term Development Framework MUST Mirpur University of Science and Technology MoE Ministry of Education MMR Men Mortality Rate MNCH Maternal & Neo-Natal Child Health M&E Monitoring and Evaluation MGBLA Member Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly. MLA Member of Legislative Assembly MW Mega Watt. NIH National Institute of Health NALC Northern Areas Legislative Council NA Northern Areas NATCO Northern Areas Transport Corporation
xv NHA National Highway Authority PHC Poonch House Complex P&M Planning and Monitoring PTDC Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation PARC Pakistan Agriculture Research Council PEPAC Pakistan Environmental Planning and Architecture Consultant PP&H Physical Planning and Housing PSDP Public Sector Development Programme RHC Rural Health Centers SAFRON States and Frontier Regions SOS Save Our Souls TDAP Trade Development Authority of Pakistan TDCP Tourism Development Corporation of Pakistan TFC Tourism Facility Center TB Tuberculoses THQ Tehsil Headquarters UNCIP United Nations Commission for India and Pakistan UNDP United Nations Development Program UNESCO United Nations Economic and Social Council WFP World Food Programme WAPDA Water and Power Development Authority
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Chapter-1
Ministry of Kashmir Affairs & Gilgit-Baltistan
1.1 An Introduction
Ministry of Kashmir Affairs & Northern Areas (Now Ministry of Kashmir Affairs & Gilgit-Baltistan) was established in March 1949, initially to deal with matters relating to the affairs of Azad Jammu & Kashmir. Subsequently, the administrative control of the then Northern Areas (Now Gilgit-Baltistan) was also shifted from States and Frontier Regions Division (SAFRON) to this Ministry. In 1996, the Ministries of Kashmir Affairs & Northern Areas and States & Frontier Regions were merged; however, in June 2004 they were again bifurcated into two Ministries i.e. Ministry of Kashmir Affairs and Northern Areas and Ministry of States and Frontier Regions. Now the Ministry of Kashmir Affairs and Northern Areas has been renamed as Ministry of Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan.
The Federal Government decided to further strengthen its past initiatives of 1975 and 1994 in order to consolidate the democratic process and to ensure autonomy in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJ&K). In this regard, two major achievements of the government are; promulgation of the Gilgit- Baltistan (Empowerment and Self-Governance) Order, 2009, and holding of free and fair elections of AJ&K and GB Legislative Assemblies.
In order to provide maximum autonomy to Gilgit-Baltistan, the Prime Minister of Pakistan was pleased to constitute a High Powered Committee to evolve a system of governance under which maximum devolution of powers could be ensured. The Gilgit-Baltistan (Empowerment and Self-Governance) Order, 2009, based on the above policy parameters, was thus promulgated after consultation with all stake-holders. The Gilgit-Baltistan (Empowerment and Self-Governance) Order, 2009 is a major improvement over the past such efforts.
For enabling the masses of Azad Jammu & Kashmir to elect their representatives in absolutely free, fair and transparent
1 manner, general elections were held in July 2016 in which 2,674,586 voters from Azad Kashmir in Pakistan exercised their right to vote. Similarly free and fair elections were held in Gilgit- Baltistan on 12th November, 2011 in which 2903617 voters exercised their right. The Federal Government is also evolving such comprehensive policies which are focused on quality and objective education to provide equal opportunities of education to the people without discrimination in the territory. Protection of human rights, implementation of internal autonomy, and functioning of an independent judiciary for Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu & Kashmir has provided strong institutional foundation for democratic and just societies.
The Federal Minister, by virtue of his appointment, is also the Minister Incharge of Azad Jammu & Kashmir Council and Gilgit- Baltistan Council. Similarly the Secretary, Ministry of Kashmir Affairs & Gilgit-Baltistan is also Secretary Incharge of the Azad Jammu & Kashmir Council Secretariat & Gilgit-Baltistan Council Secretariat.
The Secretary is the Administrative head and Principal Accounting Officer of the Ministry and is assisted by an Additional Secretary, a Joint Secretary, two Deputy Secretaries, nine Section Officers, Deputy Chief, Planning & Monitoring Cell and Assistant Chief and two Research Officers.
1.1.1 Functions of Ministry of KA&GB
According to the Rules of Business 1973, the functions of Ministry of Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan are as follows:
1 Policy, Planning and Development for Gilgit-Baltistan.
2 Co-ordination with the Government of Gilgit-Baltistan and Gilgit-Baltistan Council.
3 Co-ordination with the Azad Government of the State of Jammu & Kashmir and the AJ&K Council.
2 4 Matters relating to the settlement of Kashmir dispute, other than those falling within the purview of the Foreign Affairs Division.
5 Administration of Jammu & Kashmir State Property in Pakistan.
6 Processing of development schemes reflected in the PSDP of Ministry of KA&GB at the level of CDWP and ECNEC.
7 Co-ordination between the Federal Government Organizations and the Government of Gilgit Baltistan and the Gilgit-Baltistan Council.
8 Mainstreaming population factor in development planning process, in Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.
9 Management and distribution of Zakat and Ushr in Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan and the related and ancillary matters including distribution setup and monitoring and auditing thereof.
1.1.2 The Ministry and its Performance
Every year the Kashmiris observe 27th October as “Black Day” to mark the day when Indian Army landed in Srinagar for occupation of Jammu and Kashmir. Over the past few years, 27th October has gained significance for Kashmiris at home, Indian Occupied Kashmir and the world over. Establishment matters of the officers/officials of Ministry (main). Watch Implementation of the Cabinet Decisions/matters pertaining to Cabinet Committee. Dealing with Implementation of Urdu as official language in the light Supreme Court Decision. Misc Training/Courses in Pakistan
3 Foreign Trainings. Creation of Pension Cell for facilitation to Pensioners. Misc matters and court case about the staff of devolved Ministries. Family package who die in services. Implementation of E. Office/filling system in Ministry of Kashmir Affairs & Gilgit Baltistan. Expenditures are being incurred as per rules and there is no audit para against the main Ministry. Starred/Un-Starred Questions relating to the business of both the National Assembly and the Senate were properly replied, and replying rate of Questions is 99.5%. All the meetings of Standing Committees of both National Assembly and the Senate were attended at Islamabad; presentations on all agenda items were given to the Standing Committees and their recommendations were forwarded to the quarter concerned. Several visit/meetings at different stations of AJK&GB were also attended and coordinated with AJK&GB Governments for both Standing Committees. Ministry of Kashmir Affairs & Gilgit-Baltistan, has been coordinating the programme in consultation with Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, AJ&K Government and other concerned quarters since many years observing the Black Day, 27th October & 5th February Following activities are being proposed:- International Level (Through our Missions Abroad).
Holding of Talk Shows. Organizing seminars and photo exhibitions. Publication of articles to highlight Kashmir issue. Publication of interviews of intellectuals and well known journalists. Screening of video documentaries on Kashmir.
4 Organize protest rallies/demonstrations (where possible) in front of UN Offices and Indian Missions. Distribution of publicity material on Kashmir Display of banners. Ministry of Foreign Affairs would allocated funds to the Missions for observance of the Day.
National Level (all Provinces including AJ&K and Gilgit-Baltistan)
Organize protest rallies. Demonstration in front of Indian High Commission under arrangements of All Parties Hurriyat Conference, AJ&K chapter. Present memorandum to UN Officials protesting against illegal occupation. Publication of special supplements/articles in dailies. Display of banners and hoardings in Islamabad/ Rawalpindi. Any other activity deemed appropriate.
Azad Jammu and Kashmir
Organize protest rallies. Display of banners Present memorandum to UN Officials protesting against illegal occupation. Publication of special supplements/articles in dailies. Any other activity deemed appropriate. Likewise previous years, the Ministry of KA&GB also in 2016, coordinated with all stakeholders to observe the Black Day on 27.10.2016. Following steps/actions took by this Ministry to observe the Day at national and international levels. Establishment matters of the officers/officials of Ministry (Main). Watch Implementation of the Cabinet Decisions/matters pertaining to Cabinet Committees. Dealing with Implementation of Urdu as official language in the light of Supreme Court Decision;.
5 18th officers/officials of the Ministry having training on Misc courses/workshops etc during the year, 2017. Recruitment in various cadres was processed in the last months of the year 2016. During the four years 10 meetings of Public Accounts Committee and 22 meetings of the Departmental Accounts Committee were held and mostly the audit paras were settled. Expenditures are being incurred as per rules and there is no audit para against the main Ministry. All the questions relating to the business of both the National Assembly and the Senate were properly replied. All the meetings of the Standing Committees of both National Assembly and the Senate were attended; presentations on all agenda items were given to the Standing Committees and their recommendations were forwarded to quarter concerned. Observance of Kashmir Solidarity Day (5th February) Highlight In 1990, Governor rules was imposed in the Indian Occupied Kashmir and the new regime unleashed a reign of terror committed grave human rights violation by carrying out a massacre of the innocent people, conducting door to door search operation, rape and torture. Such brutality shocked the people of Pakistan and nationwide strike was observed on 5th February, 1990. Since then, the People and Government of Pakistan observe 5th February as Kashmir Solidarity Day to show solidarity with the people of Kashmir against Indian atrocities. Kashmir is the Jugular vein of Pakistan and it is an unfinished agenda of the Partition. The people and government of Pakistan extend full moral, political and diplomatic support to the people of Jammu & Kashmir for their just cause of self-determination and liberation from India’s illegal, unjust and brutal occupation. Ministry of Kashmir Affairs & Gilgit-Baltistan has the responsibility of all the preparation / coordination regarding the observance of the Kashmir Solidarity Day. The Solidarity Day is observed throughout the country by organizing various activities. Ministry of Kashmir
6 Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan provides ration packets to the AJ&K Refugees in different refugee’s camps of AJ&K. A human chain is also made at Kohala Bridge to show solidarity with the people of Jammu & Kashmir. Moreover, special messages are issued by public representatives. Rallies are organized and led by different segments of civil society. The educational institutions organize speeches, debates, drawings and quiz competitions. The electronic media telecast special programmes, talk shows, documentaries highlighting the significance of the Day. Special articles, supplements and features are published in the national dailies. Banners, posters and placards with special slogans for Kashmir cause are displayed at prominent points and public places
Allotment of Khalsa Sarkar. Wheat subsidy to Gilgit-Baltisitan. Preparation of Float of Gilgit-Baltistan for 23rd March 2017 Parade. Land Acquisition for Diamer Basha Dam – Compensation Rates of Barren Land in Chilas. Enhancement Integration, Autonomy and Empowerment of Gilgit-Baltistan.
Allotment of Khalsa Sarkar.
In recognition of the achievements of renowned Mountaineer Late Mr.Hasan Sadpara, who had summited Mount Evrest and K-2, Ministry of Kashmir Affairs & Gilgit-Baltistan secured special directions of the Prime Minister of Pakistan by submitting a summary, for a special grant to the legal heirs of Mr.Hassan for construction of house.
Wheat Subsidy to Gilgit-Baltistan.
Coordinated efforts were made for release of wheat to Gilgit-Baltistan at subsidized rates. Special efforts were put in to ensure un-interrupted supply of wheat to hard- to-reach areas of Gilgit-Baltistan in extreme-winter, in
7 coordination with Ministry of National Food Security, PASSCO and Finance Division.
Preparation of Float of Gilgit-Baltistan for 23rd March 2017 Parade.
On the occasion of celebrations for the Pak Day Parade (23rd March, 2016), a special float presenting the natural and cultural beauty of Gilgit-Baltistan was prepared in collaboration with GB Government.
Land Acquisition for Diamer Basha Dam – Compensation Rates of Barren Land in Chilas.
Total Land to be Acquired 37,419 Acres. Land Acquired. 31,695 Acres. Expenditure on Land 64,886 million Acquisition. 85% progress achieved on land acquisition.
A meeting was held under the Chairmanship of Secretary, Ministry of KA&GB on 30.08.2017 and following decisions were made:—
i. A close coordination between WAPDA and local administration is necessary and regular meetings be held to solve the issue in shortest time.
ii. The local elders, District Administration and technical persons from WAPDA to jointly work to settle the land acquisition and re-settlement of the affectees under the supervision of Chief Secretary, GB and take all possible measures deem appropriate.
iii. The first phase allotment of plots to start from Harpan Dass being peaceful area then Sagachal and lastly Thak Dass on the completion of respective localities.
iv. The committee already constituted to negotiate with the tribe’s comprising community and WAPDA authority to finalize the issue within two months and report be submitted to Ministry of KA&GB.
8 v. The proposal of Chief Secretary regarding placement of compensation amount of Thak Dass with the honourable court was endorsed with the suggestion that GoGB may become a party in the already filed petition/case, in national interest.
vi. A meeting of the Same Stake holders will be arranged in next 3 months to review the progress.
Enhancement Integration, Autonomy and Empowerment of Gilgit-Baltistan.
Necessary support and coordination was extended to the Committee headed by Mr.Sartaj Aziz, Advisor to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs mandated to firm up recommendations for enhanced Integration, Autonomy and Empowerment of Gilgit-Baltistan.
SALIENT FEATURES OF THE BUDGET OF THE MINISTRY OF KA&GB.
Rs. In Million
S# Demand I.D/GL Department Budget No. 2016-2017 i. 71 5236 KA&GB Division 113.315 i. i. 71 5238 Refugees Management Cell, 185.000 AK Total 298.315 i. 72 5239 Directorate of Health 11.938 Services, (AK). Rwp. ii. 72 5240 J&K Refugees Hospital TB 2.965 Wing Attock. iii. 72 5241 J&K RRO Ibd. 3.483 iv. 72 5242 Directorate of Health 7.077 Services, (GB) Rwp. Total 25.463 i. 73 5624 Gilgit-Baltistan Council 227.000 Total 227.000 Grand Total 550.778
9 1.1.3 Departments And Subordinate Offices i. J&K STATE PROPERTY
Request of the department for shifting of gas supply from bulk supply to individual meters has been considered by SNGPL authorities and the process of installation of 47 individual domestic gas connections at Poonch House Complex, Rawalpindi has been completed. The case for installation of 168 individual electricity meters at Poonch House Complex, Rawalpindi, is under process in IESCO, Islamabad. The case of construction/rehabilitation of old office building at 10-A, Kashmir Road, Lahore, is under consideration in the Ministry. Investment of Funds of J&K State Property in prudent manner. Framing/amendment in Recruitment Rules of J&K State Property is under process.
WAY FORWARD
1. Construction/rehabilitation of old office building at 10- A, Kashmir Road, Lahore and shifting of office. 2. Installation of 168 individual electricity connections at Poonch House Complex, Rawalpindi. 3. Investment of funds of J&K State Property in prudent manner. ii. Jammu and Kashmir Refugees Rehabilitation Organization (J&KRRO).
Jammu and Kashmir Refugees Rehabilitation Organization (J&KRRO), a subordinate office of Ministry of Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan, was established in 1959 to ensure rehabilitation of Kashmiris who had migrated to Pakistan during 1947-48. These refugees were rehabilitated in Sialkot, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Jhelum, Rawalpindi and Attock districts on the land acquired by the Ministry. 10 Important functions of the organization are:-
Administration of residential plots and quarters of J&K Refugees colonies situated at Kashmir Colony Rathian Jhelum, Kashmir Colony Theri Sansi, Gujranwala, Kashmir Colony Dhingranwali, Gujranwala. Maintenance of record of J&K Refugees plots in Punjab, provided through Planning and Housing Schemes. Pursuance of litigation cases in the courts. iii. Directorate of Health Services (DHS) (A.K).
Brief History
After the war in 1948, when Azad Kashmir and Northern Areas were liberated, lack of health services like any other amenities of life were strongly felt in the area. Director General Medical Services (DGMS) was asked by the central government to undertake the momentous task of organizing and establishing medical centers in AK&NA. The limited army resources and meager medical civil resources were pooled together and medical centers were established at suitable places for provision of medical cover both to the army and civil population.
This integrated system was sponsored by central government in collaboration with Kashmir Affairs and Northern Affairs Division and Ministry of Defence. A post of DDMS (AK&NA) of Colonel (Now Brigadier) rank along with adequate staff was created in the Medical Directorate GHQ, who was designated as an ex-officio Secretary Health for Azad Kashmir and Director of Health Services for Azad Kashmir and Northern Areas and was entrusted with gigantic task of administrating health services in the area for both army and civil population and also to coordinate with the central government, and other related agencies for procurement of medicines and medical equipment and other matters relating to Health department.
Medical facilities proved fruitful and they developed proportionately with the swaying population and its growing needs. Now FAPs, BHU, RHC, MCH Centers, modernly equipped
11 hospitals and training institutes are functioning all over the territory successfully and medical aid has been extended to all the areas of Azad Kashmir.
MAIN FUNCTIONS OF DHS:-
Command and Control of the department sub-units and provision of health care facilities to civilian population of Azad Kashmir. Preparation and control of health budget of AK. Planning for future development/schemes for AK. Supervision and execution of schemes viz Malaria Control, TB Control, Leprosy control, EPI in AK. Preparation and finalization of PC-Is for development schemes. Budgeting and financial control and supervision of works of Annual Development Plans/projects. Employment of staff/officers. Matters relating to human resource development. Provision and purchase of medical stores/equipment in AJK health department. Provision and purchase of medicines out of KA & GB Fund for AK hospitals/dispensaries.
Planning & Monitoring Wing (P&M Wing) is responsible for formulation of Annual & Midterm development plans, scrutiny and appraisals of PC-Is of developmental projects of Governments of AJK & GB. It also provides technical support in the preparation of schemes of Annual Development Programme (ADP) of Governments of AJK & GB. In addition, this wing is responsible to monitor and evaluate of all developmental projects included in the Federal Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) of Ministry of Kashmir Affairs & Gilgit-Baltistan. It processes and sanctions release requests of these PSDP projects to ensure timely completion of planned projects activities.
After due scrutiny and appraisal, PC-I’s are forwarded to Ministry of Planning, Development & Reform for consideration/ approval of CDWP/ECNEC. PC-Is of different sections/ departments are scrutinized and rationalized before forwarding to
12 CDWP/ECNEC for approval. Active participation in the meetings of Pre-CDWP, CDWP and ECNEC are ensured. P&M Wing is also responsible for finalizing the Indicative Budget Ceilings provided by Finance Division inrespect of AJK & GB projects. Participation is also ensured in Annual Plan Coordination Committee (APCC) meetings for finalization of ceilings for PSDP projects . Concept proposals related to Health Sector, Infrastructure Sector, Hydel Sector, Livelihood Support and Community Development are also forwarded to Ministry of Planning, Development & Reforms for approval of Concept Clearance Committee.
In recent years, allocations of PSDP have increased due to which the volume and magnitude of planning and development works in AJK & GB has been increased manifolds. Moreover, in the last few years the development of GB and AJK has taken a very positive trend due to inflow of foreign aid from the World Bank, IFAD, KFW (Germany), World Food Programme (WFP), Asian Development Bank (ADB), China Exim Bank, Exim Bank of Turkey, AFD, IDB and JICA.
Project Steering Committees Meetings are convened regularly under the chairmanship of Secretary, KA&GB Division to streamline the project activities and give technical assistance to resolve any project related issues with due course of time.
The Development Portfolio of Ministry of KA&GB being Overseen, Implemented and Coordinated by P&M Wing (PSDP & Block Allocations of GoAJ&K & GoGB)
Azad Jammu & Kashmir (Rs in millions)
Capital Allocation S# Name of the Scheme Cost 2016-17 1. AJK Block Allocation 12000 2. 48 MW Jagran Hydro Power 7056 400 Project AJK 3 Athmuqam – Keran Bypass Road 765.653 200 4 Construction of Rathoua Haryam Bridge across reservoir Channel 4232.855 700 on Mirpur Islamgarh Road 5 Mirpur Medical College 2760.159 200
13 6 Mir Waiz Muhammad Farooq Shaheed Medical College, 2702.410 200 Muzaffarabad 7 Nauseri – Laswa Bypass Road 878.650 300 8 Water Supply and Sewerage 6989.970 400 Scheme Mirpur City and Hamlets 9. Water Supply Scheme 298.572 50 Chackswari, District Mirpur New Schemes 10. Legislative Assembly, AJK 1500.00 250 Total: 27184.269 14700
Gilgit-Baltistan (Rs in millions)
Name of the Scheme Capital Allocation S# Cost 2016-17 1. Gilgit Baltistan Block Allocation 9000 2. Construction of 16 MW Hydel 2900.00 700 Power Project Naltar-III 3. 34.5 mw Harpo Hydro Power 9522.801 500 Project New Schemes 7. Attabad Lake Resort (Feasibility 50 50 Study) 8. 20 MW Hydro Power Project, 6248.465 500 Hanzil 9. Medical College, Gilgit 2700 200 10. Technical College, Gilgit 100 50 11. Up-gradation of Road from RCC 50 50 Bridge Konodas to Naltar Airforce Base via Nomal (Feasibility Study) Total: 21571.266 11050 G.Total: 48755.535 25750
Processing of Cash/Work Plans and Monthly Progress Reports through PMES
The projects of Ministry of Kashmir Affairs & Gilgit- Baltistan are processed online by the Ministry of Planning, Development & Reform through Project Monitoring and
14 Evaluation System (PMES). All the Cash/Works Plans are initiated through this web based software to accelerate their approvals. Monthly progress reports are also initiated through this software. The aim of this system is to provide online connectivity to all projects with the concerned Divisions as well as Planning Commission. In this regard, capacity of 30 PD’s/Project Officers to use PMES system has been developed through comprehensive training session arranged by Planning & Monitoring Wing (P&M Wing), in AJK and GB. Planning & Monitoring Wing is the focal wing for coordination of activities regarding PMES.
Projects Monitoring
A peculiar function of Planning & Monitoring Wing is the physical and desk monitoring of projects being included in the Federal PSDP of KA&GB Division. Project monitoring is carried out to effectively measure the progress of a project, in comparison to its approved cost, scope, time schedule and objectives.
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2. AZAD GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF JAMMU & KASHMIR
2.1 Introduction
Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJ&K) has a bicameral parliamentary form of Government functioning under the Interim Constitutional Act 1974 with AJ&K Legislative Assembly and AJK Council as Lower and Upper Houses respectively. The President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir is the Constitutional Head of State and the Prime Minister, assisted by the Cabinet, is the Chief Executive. The AJ&K has its own Legislative Assembly comprising of 49 members, of which 41 are directly elected and 8 are indirectly elected members i.e one member each from Technocrat, Mashaikhs, Overseas Kashmiris and 5 female members. The composition of AJK Council is as under:
Prime Minister of Islamic Republic Chairman of Pakistan
President of AJ&K Vice-Chairman
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The AJ&K has its Supreme Court, High Court and Shariat Court.
2.1.1 Administration
The AJ&K is divided into three divisions (Muzaffarabad, Mirpur & Poonch) and ten administrative districts with Muzaffarabad as the capital of the State. The administrative setup of the AJK Govt. is tabulated as under:
Administrative Set Up 2016-17 Divisions 03 Districts 10 Sub Divisions 32 Thana / Police Stations 46
17 Development Authorities 05 Markaz Council 31 Dehs/ Village 1768 Municipal Committees 13 Municipal Corporations 05 Town Committees 18 Union Councils 183
DIVISIONS, DISTRICTS & SUB-DIVISIONS OF AJ&K
Divisions, Districts & Sub Divisions of AJ&K 2016-17
Division District Subdivision Muzaffarabad and Naseerabad Muzaffarabad (Pattika) Muzaffarabad Neelum Athmaqam and Sharda
Jhelum Valley Jhelum Valley, Leepa and Chikar Rawalakot, Hajira, Abbaspur and Poonch Thorar Bagh Bagh, Dhirkot and Harigahal Poonch Pallandri, Tararkhal, Mong and Sudhnoti Baloch Haveli, Khurshidabad and Haveli Mumtazabad Mirpur Mirpur and Dudyal Kotli, Khuirata, Fatehpur, Mirpur Kotli Sehnsa, Charhoi and Darlia Jattan Bhimber Bhimber, Samahni and Barnala
2.1.2 PSDP Allocation and Utilization:
The entire development budget of the AJ&K is provided by Government of Pakistan as development grant. An overview of the development funds allocated to AJK as grant by the Government of Pakistan since 2001 is given below:
18 Rs. in Million ADP % S.No Year Utilization Allocation utilization 1. 2001-02 2466.641 2401.099 97 2. 2002-03 3300.000 3059.966 93 3. 2003-04 3830.000 3493.793 91 4. 2004-05 4603.000 4181.683 91 MTDF Allocation 2005-10 5. 2005-06 5100.000 5100.000 3994.685 77 6. 2006-07 6620.000 6400.000 6157.325 96 7. 2007-08 8130.000 8005.000 8047.424 100.52 8. 2008-09 9840.000 9350.000 8438.409 90.3 9. 2009-10 10010.00 7130.000 5961.472 83.61 MTDF Allocation 2010-15 10. 2010-11 -- 6282.847 5923.65 94 11. 2011-12 -- 8200.000 8168.966 99 12. 2012-13 -- 9547.036 8074.955 84.6 13. 2013-14 -- 11432.056 11000.736 96.2 14. 2014-15 -- 10500.000 10437.785 99.4 15. 2015-16 -- 11500.000 11103.903 96.5 16. 2016-17 -- 12551.250 13249.250 106
Sector Wise Allocation & Expenditure of ADP 2016-17
Rs. in million
Utilization Revised against Amount % S.# Sector Allocation released Released Utilization 2016-17 amount 2016-17 1 Agriculture 362.144 362.144 360.105 99 2 Civil Defence 40.000 40.000 39.860 100 3 Development 234.833 234.833 234.811 99.99 Authorities 4 Education 943.073 943.073 972.552 103 5 Environment 27.655 27.655 27.446 99 6 Foreign Aided 763.500 763.500 1459.467 191 Projects 7 Forestry/Fisheries 406.454 406.454 406.282 100 8 Health 637.992 637.992 628.173 98 9 Information & 15.000 15.000 15.015 100 Media Dev.
19 10 Information 120.500 120.500 120.780 100 Technology 11 Industries & 159.985 159.985 157.030 98 Minerals 12 Local Govt. & 1540.052 1540.052 1533.381 100 Rural Dev. 13 Power 1272.600 1272.600 1271.987 100 14 PP&H 914.832 914.832 914.846 100 15 Rehabilitation / 60.000 60.000 60.035 100 Resettlement 16 Research & Dev. 118.383 118.383 118.380 100 17 Social Welfare 29.710 29.710 28.240 95 18 Sports 148.200 148.200 147.692 100 19 Communication & 4688.959 4688.959 4687.852 100 Works 20 Tourism 67.378 67.378 65.316 97 Total 12551.250 12551.250 13249.250 106
2.1.3 AGRICULTURE & LIVESTOCK
Financial Allocation and Utilization ADP (2016-17)
(Rs. in million) Sector /Sub Revised Amount Utilization against % S.# Sector Allocation Released Released Utilization 1. Agriculture / Crops 152.000 152.000 151.53 100 & Horticultures
Physical Target & Achievements
F. Y. 2016-17 Achievement S.# Item Unit Targets Achievements %age Supply of Agriculture Inputs (Wheat, Maize, DAP, Urea) 1. to far-flung areas of AJ&K Tons 300 290 97 (Transportation cost as subsidy). Construction of Boundary walls around department 2. Rft 2,384 2,384 100 nurseries & farms for the protection of Govt. assets. Provision of certified root 3. stock seedlings/ cuttings for No. 163,373 163,300 100 Govt. nurseries. Provision of seeds for 4. production of fruit plants in Kg 2,000 1,971 99 Govt. nurseries.
20 Establishment of High, Low H* = 26 H = 26 H = 100 & Walk in Tunnels to 5. No. W* = 27 W = 27 W = 100 promote commercial L* = 00 L = 00 L = 00 vegetable cultivation. Provision of Kitchen Garden vegetables kits for Rabi & Kharif (five marlas) to students of 9th & 10th class of Govt. high schools, School Demonstration, 6. Kg 27,802 27,802 100 Community Women, Govt. Employees, Commercial Demonstration (4 Kanals) in UC and Govt. Farms (6 acre) for the promotion of Kitchen Gardening in AJ&K. Provision of fertilizer (Urea + NP) for School Demonstration, Commercial Demonstration (4 Kanals) 7. Bags 49 49 100 and Govt. Farms (6 acre) for the promotion of Kitchen Gardening in AJ&K (Rabi & Kharif) Training & Awareness Workshop / Seminar on Kitchen Gardening for the 8 promotion of Kitchen No. 09 09 100 Gardening in AJ&K (30 students participated in each training). F. Y. 2016-17 Achievement S.# Item Unit Targets Achievements %age Provision of markup facility to the farmers for 9. Agribusiness Development, Million 13.540 13.540 100 marketing and value addition. Total Loan amount provided 10. Million - 113.319 - to farmers 11. No. of farmers facilitated No. - 520 - Training of Budders as Master Trainers for top 12. No. 10 07 70 working on existing wild flora in AJK.
21 Top working on wild fruit flora including (Apple, Pear, Peach, Plum, Apricot, Persimmon, Fig and 13. No. 160,000 159,000 99 Mulberry) in UC Chatter Domel, 4 villages of UC Panjkot and 2 villages of UC Muzaffarabad Establishment of Progeny 14. Orchards 04 Kanal in one No. 300 300 100 village Provision of certified fruit plants (on case payment) from departmental and 15. Private nurseries to the No. 220,000 200,000 91 farmers including plants distributed for progeny orchards Maize / Millet / Vegetables 16. State / Districts Adaptive Kanals 270 300 111 Research Trials Maize / Millet Production 17. Demonstration Blocks on Acres 100 95 95 Farmers fields Basic Seed Production at 18. Acres 12 12 100 Agronomic Research Farms Certified Seed Production 19. Acres 65 65 100 through contact growers Technical leaflet/messages 20. No. 142 140 99 & farmer trainings Construction of Fruit, Sft 21,255 21,255 100 21. Vegetable & Meat Market at Rft 6,500 6,500 100 Arja District Bagh Cft 2,000 2,000 100 Re-Construction of Soil & Water Testing Lab and 22. Directorate General of Sft 10,200 10,126 99 Agriculture Office Muzaffarabad
*H = High in Tunnels Sft = Square Feet
*W = Walk in Tunnels Rft = Running Feet
*L = Low in Tunnels Cft = Cubic Feet
22 Financial Allocation and Utilization ADP (2016-17)
(Rs. in million) S.# Sector/ Revised Amount Utilization % Sub Allocation Released Against Utilization Sector Released 1. Livestock 138.000 138.000 136.490 99
Physical Target & Achievements
S FY 2016-17 Achievement Description Unit # Targets Achievements %age 1 Health Coverage 2 (i) Vaccination of Animals Doses 10,00,000 6,75,300 68 3 (ii) De-worming No. 40,000 37,695 94 (iii) Treatment of Sick 4 No. 9,50,000 7,31,328 77 Animals 5 (iv) Vaccination of Poultry Doses 80,00,000 75,30,290 94 6 Artificial insemination No. 40,000 52,000 130 Milk Production Private Million 7 1100 1050 95 Sector (Million) (Liters) Meat Production Private Metric 8 900 850 94 Sector (Metric Ton) Ton
Financial Allocation and Utilization ADP (2016-17)
(Rs. in million) S.# Sector /Sub Revised Amount Utilization % Sector Allocation Released Against Utilization Released 1. Irrigation & Water 67.000 67.000 67.000 100 Conservation
Physical Target & Achievements
FY 2016-17 Achievement S.# Description Unit Planned Achievements %age 1 Establishment of Demo Plots of Acres 80 20 25 High Efficiency Irrigation System Enhancement 2 No. 21 21 100 Installation of Tube wells
3 Installation of Lift Pumps No. 3 3 100
23 4 Construction of Water Channel Km 15 11 73 Jabra to Kona & Dam Dhari to Pahl District Hatian 5 PC-II of Construction of 95 Km Km 95 95 100 Irrigation Canal 6 Lining of Water Channels Km 60 40 66.67 /Watercourses
2.1.4 EXTENSION SERVICES MANAGEMENT ACADEMY (ESMA) GARHI DOPATTA,AJK
Financial Allocations and Utilization ADP (2016-17)
(Rs. in million) S.# Sector/Sub- Revised Amount Utilization % Utilization Sector Allocation Released Against Released 1 ESMA 5.144 5.144 5.090 99
Physical Targets & Achievements
FY 2016-17 Achievement Description Unit S.# Targets Progress %age 1 Short Trainings Work Days 65 65 100 2 Demonstrations No. 20 20 100 3 Scholarships No. 1314 1314 100
COMMUNICATION & WORKS SECTOR
Financial Allocation and Utilization ADP 2016-17
(Rs. in million) S.# Sector/ Sub Revised Amount Utilization % Utilization Sector Allocation Released against Released 1. Communication 4688.968 4688.968 4687.852 100 & Works
Targets and Achievements
S.# Intervention Unit Targets Achievements % Achievements 2016-17 2016-17 1. Major Roads Km 50.32 -- -- 2. Link Roads Km 273.42 280.44 103 3. Reconditioning Km 109.20 127.79 117 of Major Roads
24 4. Reconditioning Km 0 5.00 -- of Links Roads 5. RCC Bridges Meter 325 66 20 6. Bailey Bridges Meter 370.24 220.44 81 7. Repair of Meter 2881.00 2817.86 98 existing Bridges
2.1.5 CIVIL DEFENCE
Financial Allocation and Utilization of 2016-17
(Rs.in Million) S. #. Sector/Sub-Sector Revised Amount Utilization % Utilization Allocation Released against Released 1. Civil Defence 40.000 39.860 39.860 100 2. Development 234.833 234.833 234.808 99.9 Authorities
Physical Targets and Achievements
S.# Intervention Unit FY 2016-17 Achievement %age Planned Actual Establishment of Emergency 01 40 % 41 % 102 1. Services Rescue (1122) at Rawalakot Hattian Bala (i) Emergency Services Equipment No 200 200 100 (ii) Emergency Services Vehicles No. 4 4 100 Staff Training at Emergency No. 30 30 100 (iii) Services Academy Lahore
2.1.6 EDUCATION
Financial Allocation and Utilization ADP 2016-17
(Rs.in Million)
Utilization Sector/Sub Revised Amount % Sr. No. against Sector Allocation Released Utilization Released 1 Education 943.073 943.073 972.019 103
25 Physical Targets and Achievements 2016-17
% Intervention (Nos) Units Targets Achievements Achievements Middle Schools Construction of buildings No. 32 21 65.6 Land (No. of Schools) No. 30 22 73 Equipment No. 44 2 4.5 High Schools Construction of buildings No. 23 17 74 Land (No. of Schools) No. 20 19 95 Furniture & Equipment No. 26 26 100 Science Equipment No. 50 50 100 Higher Second. Schools Construction of buildings No. 1 1 100 Land (No. of Schools) No. 4 0 -- Furniture No. 3 1 33 College Education (Inter) Construction of buildings No. 1 0 -- Land (No. of Colleges) No. 5 2 40 Furniture & Equipment No. 41 10 24 College Edu. (Degree) Land (No. of Colleges) No. 2 2 100 Furniture & Equipment 20 16 80 Cadet College Construction of buildings No. 1 1 100 University Land (No. of Colleges) No. 1 1 100
2.1.7 ENVIRONMENT
Financial Allocation and Utilization ADP (2016-17)
Rs. In million
S.# Sector /Sub Revised Amount Utilization % Utilization Sector Allocation Released against Released 1. Environment 27.665 27.665 27.446 99
26 Physical Target & Achievements
S# Description Unit FY 2016-17 % Targ Progr Achieve ets ess ment 1 Development of Sector-Specific IEE & Job. 10 10 100 EIA Guidelines (10-Sectors) 2 Development of Sustainable Job. 01 01 100 Development Strategy (SDS) for AJ&K 3 Development of State of Environment Job. 01 01 100 (SoE) AJ&K 4 Solid /Hospital/ Waste Survey Job. 01 01 100 (Generation & Classification) in AJK 5 Office Equipment No. 02 02 100 6 Furniture No. 01 01 100
2.1.8 FOREIGN AIDED PROJECTS
Financial Allocation and Utilization PSDP 2016-17
Rs. In million
S.# Sector /Sub Revised Amount Utilization % Utilization Sector Allocation Released against Released 1. Foreign Aided 763.5 1471.562 1459.465 191 Projects
Physical Targets & Achievements 2016-17
Achievement S.# Intervention Unit Targets Achievements %age Disaster & Climate Resilience Improvement Project (DCRIP) 1 Consultancies No. 6 Completed 100 Studies 2 Civil Works No. 5 PC-1s 4 PC-1s 80 Azad Jammu & Kashmir Community Development Program (AJKCDP) 3 Community Based Training No. 100 120 120 Program for Female 4 Skill Production Units for No. 10 3 30 Communities 5 Implementation of Mobile & CBT Program to Train No. 100 140 140 People 6 Establishment of Demo No. 41 25 61 Farms 7 Mulberry Plantation No. 100000 94800 94.8
27 8. Drinking Water Supply No. 15 27 180 Schemes 9 Construction of Water No. 14 13 92 harvesting structures 10 Innovations L/S L/S 16 - 11 Establishment of Mini No. 50 69 138 Vegetables Farms (Rabi) 12 Establishment of Mini No. 50 124 248 Vegetables Farms (Kharif) 13 Demo Orchard Plantation No. 100 165 165 14 Establishment of No. 50 127 254 Commercial Fruit Orchards 15 Seeds Distribution (Wheat) Ha 20 31.03 155 16 Supply of 10-12 Weeks Chicks associated with No. 10000 4457 44 Training 17 Deworming of Large and Small ruminants (No. of No. 30 24 80 villages 18 Medicines No. L/S 8530 19 Private Plantation Ha 18.5 16.46 88 20 Community Plantation Ha 18.5 16.52 88 21 Road Sides Ornamental No. L/S 5862 Plantation/ Green Clubs 22 Integrated Model Demo No. 5 5 100 Farms 23 Trout Model Culture Unit No 2 0 - Flood Emergency Reconstruction & Rehabilitation Project (FERRP) 24 Inter- District Roads Repair No. 15 All in Progress 50 25 Reconstruction /Rehabilitation of Major No. 10 All in Progress 15 Roads 26 Hiring of Consultant Firms No. 2 2 100 27 Sarda Slide Management No. of 1 In Progress Kotli Location Forestry Component 28 Road Landslide Treatment No. of Land 203 All in Progress 20 Slides Project Coordination Unit (PCU) 29 Installation of slide No. of In Progress Monitoring Equipments Locations 30 Installation of traffic Count No. of 10 In Progress System Roads Climate Change Center 31 Hiring of Consultants No. 8 7 88 32 International Trainings No. of 6 0 0 Persons 33 National Trainings No. of 42 6 15 Persons
28 34 Workshop Conferences on No. of 6 4 67 Climate Change Events 35 General Awareness Raising No. 50 17 34 and Sensitization Campaign 36 Media Campaigns No. 3 0 0 37 Student Awareness on No. of Climate Change through 10 0 0 Contests Contests 38 Development of Multimedia No. 1 0 0 documentary 39 Seminars on Climate No. of 3 0 0 Change Events
2.1.9 FOREST
Financial Allocation and Utilization ADP 2016-17
Rs. in million
S.# Sector Revised Amount Utilization % /Sub Allocation Released against Utilization Sector Released 1. Forestry & 376.500 376.500 376.352 100 Watershed
Physical Target & Achievements
Financial Year 2016-17 Achievement S. # Description Unit Targets Achievements %age 1 Seedling Production M. Nos 7.000 7.000 100 2 Plantation establishment Acre 7841 7841 100 3 Cultural operation and MM 6667 6667 100 watch & ward 4 Const. of nursery / Log Sft. 1375 1375 100 Huts 5 Area Demarcated Acre 13998 13998 100 6 Const. of Pacca Boundary Nos. 4117 4117 100 Pillars 7 Field data inventory Field days 2123 2123 100 8 Fire break lines KM 10 10 100 9 Roadside clean up KM 10 10 100 10 Labour charges for emergency fire labour Nos. 113 113 100 (during fire season)
29 2.1.10 Financial Allocation and Utilization ADP 2016-17
Rs. in million
S.# Sector /Sub Revised Amount Utilization % Sector Allocation Released against Utilization Released 1. Fisheries/ 29.954 29.954 29.929 100 Wildlife
Physical Targets & Achievements
Financial Year Achievement S# Description 2016-17 %age Targets Achievements 1 Purchase of land 1 0 -- Construction2 of Modern trout hatcheries with all necessary 1 1 100 facilities 3 Construction of inspection Hut at 60 % 50 % 83 Tao But. 4 Construction of Angling Spot at Tao 70 % 50 % 71 But. 5 Construction of Mahasheer 30 % 15% 50 Hatchery with facilities. 6 Construction of Captive Breeding 40 % 0% -- Center Mangla 7 Construction of Captive breeding centers/zoos at Pir Chinasi and 20 % 0% -- Banjosa, 8 Construction of Earthen Fish 60 45 75 ponds 9 Construction of model trout farm 3 1 33 10 Construction of office building. 1 0 -- 11 Construction of watcher hut 1 0 --
2.1.11 HEALTH
Financial Allocation and Utilization ADP 2016-17 Rs. in million S.# Sector/Sub sector Revised Amount Utilization % Utilization allocation Released against Released 1 Department of Health 370.918 370.918 363.182 98 2 Medical Education 267.074 267.074 264.991 99 Total 637.992 637.992 628.173 98
30 Physical Target & Achievements
Intervention Targets Achievement Achievement 2016-17 2016-17 %age Population with access to public 88% 70% 79 health facility (%) Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) 50/1000 live 58/1000 live -0.8 births births Children < 1 year fully immunized 100% 95% 95 Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) per 180 201 -2.1 100000 Live Births National Program of FP & PHC 3307 3307 100 (LHWs) No Trained personnel’s attending 60% 52% 86 pregnancies (%) Contraceptive Prevalence Rate 60% 51% 85 (CPR) % *AJK MICS2007-08
2.1.12 INFORMATION MEDIA
Financial Allocation and Utilization ADP 2016-17
Rs. In million
S.# Sector/Sub Sector Revised Amount Utilization % Allocation Released against Utilization Released 1. Information & Media 15.000 15.000 15.000 100 Development
2.1.13 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Financial Allocation and Utilization of 2016-17
(Rs. in Million)
S. # Sector/Sub-Sector Revised Amount Utilization % Allocation Released against Utilization Released
1 Information Technology 12.500 120.500 12.500 100
31
Physical Targets /Achievements Achievements S# Intervention 2016-17 A IT literacy %age Establishment of Computer Labs in 100 Middle Schools in AJK 1 68 (Boys & Girls) (Phase-I) Establishment of Computer Labs in Educational Institutions in 2 Earthquake affected Districts of AJ&K (Excluded from Purview of 87 SERRA) Establishment of Computer Labs in Remaining Educational 3 89 Institutions of Non-Earthquake affected Districts of AJ&K. B E-Governance: 1 Automation of AJ&K PSC at Muzaffarabad. 100 2 Computerization of Driving Licenses in AJ&K 19 3 Computerization of Land Record in AJ&K. 60 Automation of Judicial System and Connectivity of Supreme 4 82 Court Offices at Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot and Mirpur. Unified Integrated Automated System for High Court and lower 5 46 Courts of AJ&K Technology Enabled Initiatives for Security Arrangements in 6 11 AJ&K under National Action Plan (NAP)
2.1.14 INDUSTRIES/MINERALS
Financial Allocation and Utilization of 2016-17
(Rs. in Million)
S.# Sector/Sub-Sector Revised Amount Utilization % Allocation Released against Utilization Released 1 INDUSTRIES 27.125 27.125 24.792 91 2. AKMIDC 3.000 3.000 2.768 92 3. AKSIC 25.000 25.000 21.737 87 4. AJ&K TEVTA 75.860 75.860 78.853 103 5. Sericulture 29.000 29.000 28.878 99 Total 159.985 159.985 157.030 98
32 Physical Targets /Achievements 2016-17
S.# Intervention Unit Targets Achievements %Achievement
6, 1. Mulberry Plantation Nos. 6,31,000 100 31,000 Production of 2. diseases Free Nos. 4,800 6,800 142 Laying
Production/Sale of INDUSTRIES/ INDUSTRIES/ DC/AJKTEVTA 3. Silkworm Eggs. Nos. 1500 1220 81
MINERALS/AKSIC/AKMI (Pack.) Credit Assistance to 4. Nos. 1678 309 18 the Entrepreneurs
2.1.15 LOCAL GOVT. & RURAL DEVELOPMENT (LG&RD)
Financial Allocation and Utilization ADP 2016-17
Rs. In million
Sector Revised Amount Utilization against S.# /Sub % Utilization Allocation Released Released sector 2 LG&RDD 1540.052 1540.052 1533.380 100
Physical Targets and Achievements
Targets Achievements % Intervention Unit 2016-17 2016-17 Achievements Pop. In Rural Water Supply 0.080 0.080 100 Million Pop. In Sanitation 0.600 0.04 6.6 Million Metalled Roads Km 09 07 78 Fair-Weather Km 85 155 182 Roads Primary Schools Nos. 12 08 67 (Play Grounds) Bridges Nos. 10 05 50
33 2.1.16 POWER SECTOR
Financial Allocation and Utilization of 2016-17
(Rs. in Million)
Revised Amount Utilization % S.# Sector/SubSector Allocation Released against Released Utilization Electricity/ Power 1 Development 1272.600 1272.600 1272.600 100 Organization
Targets and Achievements
Targets Achievements % Intervention Unit 2016-17 2016-17 Achievement Land Acre. 1.00 - -
Civil Works Sft. 20000 5350 27
Service Connection Nos. 13000 17922 138
11 KV Lines Km 150.00 89.7 60
0.4 KV Lines Km 405.00 293 72
Transformers Nos. 436 496 114
Workshop Equipment Nos. 3 - - Computerization of Electricity Billing Nos. 16000 26765 167 (Nos.) Augmentation of Km 50.00 70.15 140 Lines Augmentation of Nos. 100 248 248 Transformers Hydel Generation MW 7.25 5.55 77
Feasibility Study MW 80.00 - -
Interconnection Lines Km 13 13 100
34 2.1.17 PHYSICAL PLANNING & HOUSING
Financial Allocation and Utilization ADP 2016-17
Rs. in million
Revised Amount Utilization Sector/Sub S.# Allocation Released against % Utilization sector Released 1 PP&H 914.832 914.832 914.844 100 Physical Targets and Achievements
Intervention Units Targets Achievements Achievements 2016-17 2016-17 %age North Govt. Offices/ Institutions Sft 99164 83139 84 Residences Sft 11757 10265 87 South Govt. Offices/ Institutions Sft 19306 44366 230 Residences Sft 10570 8991 85
2.1.18 RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Financial Allocation and Utilization of 2016-17
(Rs.in Million)
S. #. Sector/SubSector Revised Amount Utilization % Allocation Released against Utilization Released 1 Research & 118.383 118.383 118.380 100 Development
2.1.19 SOCIAL WELFARE
Financial Allocation and Utilization ADP 2016-17
Rs. in Million Utilization Revised Amount % S.# Sector/Sub Sector against Allocation Released Utilization Released 1. Social Welfare & Women 29.710 28.240 28.240 95 Development
35 Physical Targets & Achievements
Achievements Achievements Intervention Planned 2016-17 %age
Social Welfare Rehabilitation of Drug Addicts 100 416 416 Awareness Seminars, Workshops on 15 15 100 Drug Addiction Renovation of Special Education Centre 01 01 100 for Disable Children Establishment of Social Welfare Centers 02 02 100 Establishment of Drug Addicts 02 -- -- Rehabilitation Centers Women Development Advance Skill Training 1200 1200 100 Establishment of Women Economic 10 7 70 Empowerment Centers Provision of Interest free Credit to 160 130 81 Trained Needy Women Establishment of Shelter Homes 02 - -
2.1.20 SPROTS, YOUTH & CULTURE
Financial Allocation & Utilization ADP 2016-17
Rs. in million
Sector/ Sub Sector Revised Amount Utilization % Utilization Allocation Released against Released Sports, Youth & 148.200 148.200 147.691 100 Culture
Physical Targets & Achievements
Targets Achievements Achievements Intervention (Nos) 2016-17 2016-17 %age Acq. of Land (Kanal) 160 160 100 Construction of Sports Stadiums 02 02 100 Improvement of Play Grounds with 10 10 100 Educational Institutions (High Schools & Colleges) in AJ&K. Phase-I.
36 2.1.21 TOURISM
Financial Allocation and Utilization ADP 2016-17
Rs. in million
S.# Sector/Sub Revised Amount Utilization % Sector Allocation Released against Utilization Released 1. Tourism 67.378 65.316 65.316 97 Physical Targets & Achievements
S. FY 2016-17 Achievements Intervention Unit # Planned Actual %age 1. Development of Tourist Resorts in AJK i. Purchase of Land Nos. 03 2.4 80 Construction of Motels / Tourist ii. Kanal 05 2.5 50 Lodges iii. Tourist Huts/ Cafeteria Nos. 53 45.05 85 iv. SPA Resort at Tattapani Nos. 01 0.7 70 Tourist Information v. Nos. 07 6.3 90 Centers/Welcome Booths vi. Tourism Complex Nos. 01 0.8 80 Repair & Renovation of Rest vii. Nos. 16 14.4 90 Houses 2. Parks/Dormitory Nos. 08 8 100 3. Rest Places Nos. 21 14.7 70 Repair and Renovation of Red 4. Nos. 02 0.02 1 Fort/Museum 5. Adventure Events Nos. 06 1.8 30 6. Survey Tourism Corridor Nos. 01 1 100 7. Lakes Development Nos. 05 1.25 25
37 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART OF AJ&K GOVT. (SECRETARIAT)
Chief Secretary
Officer (L.O)
Senior Member Additional Chief Additional Chief Board of Revenue Secretary (General) Secretary (Dev.) (L.O)
Secretary to Secretary to Secretary President Prime Minister (Dev.)
Secretary Secretary S&GAD Finance (L.O)
Secretary Secretary C&W LG & RD
Secretary Secretary Health Law & Justice
Secretary Secretary Electricity Amoor-e-Denia
Secretary Higher Secretary Education Education/Schools
Secretary Social Welfare / Secretary Forest Women Development Wildlife /Fisheries
Secretary Sports Secretary Information/ Youth & Culture IT/ Tourism
Secretary Physical Secretary Industries / Planning & Housing Trade, Commerce
Secretary Agriculture & Animal Husbandry
38 (Finance Wing)
i) Against the target of Rs. 13,407.750 million for Income Tax collection Rs. 13,267.160 have been collected.
ii) 10% saving has been made in non-development expenditure during 2016-17.
iii) Liability of AJ&K Government for 2015-16 amounting to Rs. 1764.879 million has been cleared in 2016-17.
iv) Liability of Refund of Electricity Dues amounting to Rs. 200.000 million has been cleared in 2016-17.
v) Rs. 400.000 million has been released to AJ&K Government against the liability of 2012-13 amounting to Rs. 1443.507 million.
2.2 Azad Jammu andKashmir Council Secretariat
2.2.1 Introduction:-
Azad Jammu and Kashmir Council is a constitutional body, established under section 21 of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Interim constitution Act, 1974. The Council has clearly defined executive, legislative and judicial sphere, enumerated in the third schedule of the Act. The Council is the highest linking forum between Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir with the following composition:-
Prime Minister of Pakistan Chairman President of AJ&K Vice-Chairman Prime Minister AJ&K or a person Member nominated by him. Five members nominated by Member Prime Minster of Pakistan from amongst Federal Minister & Members of Parliament. Six Member elected by the AJ&K Member Legislative Assembly Federal Minister for KA&GB. Ex-officio Member
39 2.2.2 LAW PASSED BY AJ&K COUNCIL:-
The following Act has been passed in the 53rd Session (Budget Session) of AJ&K Council held on 29-12-2016.
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Income Tax (Adaptation and Validation) Act, 2016 (Act I of 2016)
2.2.3 SCHOLARSHIPS TO J&K STATE SUBJECTS / FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO DESERVING / POOR PEOPLE OF STATE SUBJECTS:-
Merit Scholarships.
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Council Secretariat awards 250 merit Scholarships in different 16 disciplines to Kashmiri Students per year, studying in various Educational Institutions in Azad Kashmir/Pakistan @ Rs.15000/- per student per annum. During the financial year, 2016-17 Rs.95,25,000/- have been given to 635 students which will continue in the current financial year,(2017-18) also.
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Council Secretariat incurred an amount of Rs.1,53,89,000/- on the welfare of the Children/ Families of the employees of AJ&K Council Secretariat’s and its attached functioning in AJ&K i.e. Income Tax Department, Accountant General Officer and Audit Department of AJ&K during financial year, 2016-17.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Council Secretariat extends Financial Assistance to the Deserving J&K State Subjects every year and this year Rs.7,30,000/-(Seven Lac thirty thousand) have been disbursed amongst the Widows, Orphans,Poors/patients suffering from terminal diseases and Disabled persons. Similarly the AJ&K Council also provide financial assistance to Press Clubs, Bar Councils and Charity Organizations. Under this head an expenditure of Rs. 28,50,000/- (Twenty eight lac fifty thousand) has been incurred in financial year, 2016-17.
40 DEATH PACKAGE
The Government of Pakistan has introduced an Assistance Package to the families of Government employees who die in service. The same package has also been adapted by the AJ&K Council Secretariat. Under this package Rs. 5,17,83,326/- have been given to 10 bereaved families of deceased employees of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Council Secretariat and its attached Departments, i.e Income Tax, Accounts Departments and Audit Department, AJ&K during financial year, 2016-17.
HAJJ SCHEME.
The Azad Jammu & Kashmir Council Secretariat has been sponsoring two Gazetted and two non-gazetted employees, selected through draw to perform Hajj on Council’s expenses each year. This year total six (06) employees of AJ&K Council Secretariat performed Hajj, (four 04 employees selected through Balloting in current financial year and two (02) who could not performed Hajj in last year(2015-16) and Rs.16,80,000/- incurred on.
FINANCIAL IMPLEMENTAION
Against the target of Rs. 13,407.750 million for Income Tax collection Rs. 13,267.160 have been collected. 10% saving has been made in non-development expenditure during 2016-17. Liability of AJ&K Government for 2015-16 amounting to Rs. 1764.879 million has been cleared in 2016-17. Liability of Refund of Electricity Dues amounting to Rs. 200.000 million has been cleared in 2016-17. Rs. 400.000 million has been released to AJ&K Government against the liability of 2012-13 amounting to Rs. 1443.507 million.
PROGRESS REPORT ON GIRLS VOCATIONAL CENTRES
There are ten (10) Girls Vocational Centre (GVCs) working under the administrative control of AJ&K Council Secretariat.
41 These GVCs were established by the AJ&K Council under the provisions of AJ&K Interim Constitution Act 1974 for the social welfare of girls/women/ widows of Kashmir origin living in Azad Kashmir as well as in some cities of Pakistan. The Kashmiri Women, after having equipped with Vocational training trough GVCs in different vocational/Market-Driven courses/ skills become enable to render financial support to their low-income families. For certificate (one year) and Diploma (two years) courses, theses vocational training centres (GVCs) are affiliated with Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) as well as Boards of Technical Education (BTE). More than 50% of working strength of these vocational centres belong to Kashmir origin. During last sessions of financial year 2016-17, about 2127 female students having qualified different vocational training courses/skills from these GVCs as are follows.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS ENROLLED/PASSED OUT IN DIFFERENT VOCATIONAL COURSES DURING LAST YEAR 2016-2017 Name of GVCs Skills Short- Specialized Certificate Diploma Total term GVC Muzaffarabad 111 24 4 10 12 161 GVC Rawalakot 210 62 21 9 2 304 GVC Pallandri 38 46 1 19 5 109 GVC Bagh 143 31 23 17 1 215 GVC Kotli 65 19 - 7 5 96 GVC Bhimber 93 44 06 12 10 165 GVC Rathian- 130 18 - - 12 160 Jhelum GVC Rawalpindi 230 20 19 6 5 280 GVC Rawalpindi 230 20 19 6 5 280 GVC Lahore 154 44 10 - - 208 GVC Abbottabad 368 61 - - - 429 Total 1542 369 74 80 52 2127
On the eve of Kashmir Solidarity Day’ on 5th February of every year the exhibition of Kashmiri products are arranged by these GVCs in which people of all walks of life including foreigners take keen interest in ‘Kashmiri products’ especially the handicrafts and others “Hand-Made Embroidery Products” prepared by the female students of our Girls Vocational Centers.
42 Planning and Development
After approval of the Chairman Azad Jammu and Kashmir Council Prime Minister of Pakistan, Policy Directive for provision of Next Generation Mobile (NGMS) / 3G and 4G Services in AJ&K and Gilgit- Baltistan has been issued to PTA for auction process. The PTA has started the auction process and hopefully auction would be completed during the current Financial Year. Development activities of AJ&K Council cover the entire AJK territory with the limited resources at its disposal. Priority has been given to complete the ongoing projects. Development outlay for the year 2016-17 stood at Rs.2500.695 million against which expenditure has been incurred to the tune of Rs.2466.358 million because of resource shortfall. This, interalia, included 1414 development schemes costing Rs.146.815 Million for Rural Development and Uplift of deprived areas of AJ&K territory under Members Development Programme. Besides, an amount of Rs. 817.670 million has been spent on ongoing projects in the sector of Roads & Bridges, Office Building, and Community Uplifts Schemes. The total development out lay for the year 2016-17 also included an amount of Rs. 2000 million as Prime Minister’s lump sum package for AJ&K territory which was released to AJK, Government. During the year, in Communication Sector, a network of approximately 45 km roads costing Rs.290 million were established across the 10 Districts of Azad Jammu & Kashmir. Most of these included roads linking main highways connecting Pakistan with AJ&K territory. Besides, an amount of Rs.125 million was spent through LG&RD department Government of AJ&K for execution of 233 development schemes under Members Development Package. Besides, seven (07) new road sector projects (113.10 Km) costing Rs.2718.173 million have been launched during 2016-17. Ten (10) projects with total PC-I cost of
43 Rs.1528.557 million have been completed in the financial year 2016-17. In 2016-17, fifty three (53) Dialysis Machines in seven (07) Districts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir were installed and operating successfully. One fire fighting truck fully equipped was also handed over to AJK Government for Tararkhel District Sudhnoti. One Ambulance brand new fully equipped was also handed over to AJK Government for the fall flang area at Control (within Line of Control) District Kotli.
LIST OF ON GOING PROJECTS FOR THE YEAR 2016-17
S# Name of Project Cost 1 Imp., Const. and Metalling of Road from Rs.888.100 Pallandri to Tararkhel (L=34.5 Km), Distt. million Sudhnoti. 2 Improvement, Widening and Upgradation of Rs.859.710 Road from Muzaffarabad to Pir Chanasi million (L=23 Km), Distt. Muzaffarabad. 3 Imp., Widening, Metalling and Black Rs.705.158 Topping of Road Pallandri-Baitran-Tangi million Gala via Tangi Gala Gratapar (L=22 Km), Distt. Sudhnoti. 4 Construction Metalling & Black Topping of Rs.99.782 Murshid Abad Nakkar Road (L=12.60 Km), million Distt. Sudhnoti (Remaining Work). 5 Imp., Metalling & Black Topping of Link Rs.60.423 Road Chaprian Cross to Nullah Kohan Via million Makhyala Hatala (L=05 Km) LA-14 (Wasti Bagh Chum Jungle), Distt. Bagh. 6 Const. of Main Gali Topi Gala Majid Rs.60.000 Mohallah Qazian Nakar to Bari Bani Main million Road (L=04 Km), Distt. Bagh 7. Construction of Road Kothian High School Rs.45.000 to Cham Jungle Tehsil and Distt. Bagh L-3 million KM Total Rs. 2718.173 million
44 LIST OF COMPLETED PROJECTS DURING 2016-17
S# Name of Project Cost 1 Imp., Const., Metalling and Black Topping Rs.233.214 of Road Arounta Chiroon Desa (L=10 Km), million Distt. Poonch. 2 Construction, Improvement, Metalling and Rs.99.882 Black Topping of Road from Haji million Muhammad Yousaf Road to Kotla Sarai Alamgir (L=05 Km), Distt. Bhimber. 3 Construction, Improvement, Metalling and Rs.98.900 Black Topping of Road Islam Nagar to million Kokral Batyain, L=06 Km Pattan Sher Khan, Distt. Sudhnoti. 4 Construction of Link Road Khotain High Rs.45.000 School to Cham Jungle Main Road Bagh million (L=03Km), District Bagh 5 Up-gradation and Black Topping of Road Rs.82.899 Jata to Gahi Sydan, Chorhoi (L=8 Km), million Distt. Kotli. 6 Metalling of Road Nar to Dagar (L=8.5 Rs.92.519 Km), Distt. Kotli (Phase-I) million 7 Improvement & Metalling of Road Tarnot Rs.26.112 to Behak Syedan (L=4.5 Km), Distt. Kotli. million 8 Const. of AJ&K Council Office Building, Rs.697.302 Sector F-5/2, Islamabad million 9 Furnishing of AJ&K Council Office Rs.73.979 Building, Sector F-5/2, Islamabad million 10 Provision and Installation of fifty three (53) Rs.78.750 Dialysis Machines alonwith Reverse million Osmosis Filtration System to seven (07) Districts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Total Rs.1528.557 million
INFORMATION WING
The following activities, achievements and progress during the preceding financial year by Information Section is submitted for inclusion in the Year Book 2016-17:
45 i) The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Council Secretariat and its attached departments play a key role in observing the Kashmir Solidarity Day on 5 February and Black Day on 27 October every year. During the last year, Pakistan’s just stand on the Kashmir Issue and the Indian atrocities on innocent Kashmiris in the Indian held Kashmir were effectively highlighted on these occasions not only through special advertisements in the leading newspapers of the country but also through hoardings, banners and streamers. A very positive feedback was received in this regard.
ii) The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Council which is headed by the Prime Minister of Pakistan as its Chairman underlines Council’s activities for the socio-economic uplift of AJ&K through media related activities from the time to time. During the last year, Council’s development initiatives were successfully publicised through print, electronic and social media. iii) The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Council which is responsible for regulating print media in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, is endeavouring to promote a healthy newspaper industry in AJ&K. During the last year, effective measures were taken to implement the relevant laws regarding the print media.
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Chapter-3
GOVERNMENT OF GILGIT-BALTISTAN PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
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48 3.1.1 DEVELOPMENT OF GILGIT BALTISTAN AN OVERVIEW
General overview of the developmental allocations based on development funds received from Federal Government for the last decade:
Year Allocation No. of % increase in (Rs in million) schemes allocation 2006-07 4025.000 899 26% 2007-08 4542.773 797 11% 2008-09 3740.120 629 (-)22% 2009-10 5273.683 767 29% 2010-11 5522.764 611 05% 2011-12 6076.560 563 10% 2012-13 6789.090 604 17.45% 2013-14 8100.000 536 16% 2014-15 8100.000 586 00% 2015-16 8100.000 660 00% 2016-17 12401.255 942 35%
3.1.2 ANNUAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME 2016-17
Total development outlay of Gilgit-Baltistan for the fiscal year 2016-17 was Rs.14451.255 million, out of which Rs.12401.255 million had been earmarked as Block Allocation for Gilgit-Baltistan, Annual Development Program (ADP) 2016-17, remaining amount of Rs.2050.000 million had been allocated for on-going projects reflected in the Federal PSDP 2016-17, to be executed in Gilgit-Baltistan. Out of 12401.255 million, Rs. 9000.000 million was received during FY 2016-17; while Rs. 3401.255 million was the unspent amount of FY 2015-16. The hallmark of FY 2016-17 was 100% utilization of the allocated funds which is unprecedented and unparalleled.
3.1.3 ADP 2016-17 OVERVIEW
Annual Development Plan 2016-17 had volume of 942 development projects. Out of the schemes included in the ADP, 641 were on-going, 301 were new schemes and 403 schemes were targeted for completion. In the ADP 2016-17, emphasis remained
49 on the completion of maximum number of on-going schemes with the objective to deliver immediate benefit of development projects to the people, besides reduction in project completion cost by adequate funding and timely execution. During the fiscal year 168 development schemes were completed. The main reason behind the non-achievement of target was short working season, issues pertaining to land acquisition, disputes, court cases and late releases of development funds.
Strenuous efforts have been made to cater to the increasing demand of electricity for domestic and commercial consumption. Power Sector was accorded top priority in the ADP and Rs. 3320.528 million (28.3%) were allocated. Transport & Communication Sector was given second highest priority after Power Sector by allocating Rs.1868.893 million (15.9%). The next priority had been attached to Education and Health departments with an allocation of Rs. 986.100 million (8.4%) and Rs.942.100 million, (8%) respectively. Emphasis was to provide basic infrastructure facilities to all villages and improve social indicators by reducing poverty and to bring Gilgit-Baltistan at par with other developed regions.
3.1.4 MAJOR DEVELOPMENT SCHEMES COMPLETED DURING 2016-17
Sector wise list of major development schemes completed during the year are as under:
S.# Name and Sector of the Scheme Date of Approved Cost Approval Total FEC 1 2 3 4 5 Administration and Law Enforcement Sector 1 Provision of Relief items for Disaster 20-08-2015 77.982 0.000 Management in GB. 2 Capacity Building of Law & Prosecution 14-09-2015 49.338 0.000 Department GB. (Revised) 3 Strengthening of Chief Secretary Office GB. 08-10-2013 68.000 0.000 (Revised) Total: 195.320 0.000 Power 1 Feasibility study of 30 Nos.(127 MW) Hydro 18-03-2010 165.600 165.600 Electric Power Projects in GB (PC-II).(F.Aid)
50 2 Supply and fixing of new alternators in place of 11-07-2013 105.000 0.000 deteriorated alternators of old Hydro power stations in Gilgit-Baltistan. 3 Payment of outstanding escalation claims 11-05-2015 93.355 0.000 against ongoing hydro power projects in Gilgit- Baltistan, which are near to completion. 4 Const. of 02 MW HPP at Kachura. (Revised) 06-02-2016 230.000 0.000 5 01MW Hydro power project at Nar and Ghoro, 26-10-2010 165.738 0.000 Skardu. 6 0.5MW hydro power project at Chowar Chorbat 26-05-2012 156.008 0.000 Ghanche. 7 0.200MW hydro power project Shimshal 26-05-2012 96.340 0.000 Hunza. 8 01 MW hydro power project (Stage-II) Misgar 26-05-2012 169.522 0.000 Hunza. 9 0.5MW hydro power project Hashupi Phase-II 26-05-2012 125.611 0.000 Shiger. 10 Shifting of 0.5 MW unit H/S Shiriting to Gabis 20-12-2011 60.000 0.000 Kharmong. 11 1MW hydro power project Ganokh Kharmong. 26-05-2012 184.981 0.000 12 Imp. of T/D lines, construction of sub station 12-01-2015 50.953 0.000 and replacement of wooden poles in District Astore 13 0.500 MW hydro power project Sumayer 26-05-2012 109.987 0.000 Phase-III Nagar. Total: 1713.095 165.600 Natural Resource Management Sector 1 Promotion of value added fruit production in 14-03-2012 465.966 437.000 Gilgit-Baltistan (JICA Funded). 2 Extension of Poultry production services in 29-09-2011 55.000 0.000 Gilgit-Baltistan 3 Extensive participatory fish farming and trout 31-05-2010 54.000 0.000 marketing in GB. 4 Rehabilitation of Denuded Forest areas through 11-10-2008 160.000 0.000 showing, Planning and Development of farm/social forestry with community participation in GB. 5 Promotion of Recreational Activities in NAs 29-03-2006 107.000 0.000 6 Const. of Auditorium each at Gilgit and Skardu. 07-07-2007 87.799 0.000 7 CM's Self Employment Loan Facility for Un- 17-06-2013 250.000 0.000 employed Graduates of GB. 8 Launching of adventure sports initiatives in GB. 19-05-2014 60.000 0.000 9 CM's Self Employment Loan Facility 19 -12-2016 200.000 0.000 (Ph-III). 10 Improvement and rehabilitation of existing 27-11-2014 55.000 0.000 historical polo grounds & play grounds in GB. (Revised)(Modified) Total: 1494.765 437.000
51 Social Sector 1 Provision of Missing Facilities in Educational 03-02-2016 100.000 0.000 Institutions of GB to ensure security of schools Ph-I. 2 Const. of Cadet College Skardu (Phase-II) 24-09-2009 198.208 0.000 (Rev.). 3 Provision of furniture for Elementary & 30-11-2011 195.000 0.000 Secondary institutions in GB. 4 Establishment of Endowment Fund the 01-03-2017 200.000 0.000 (College and School) Students of GB.. 5 Establishment of Cardiac Hospital at Gilgit. 22-03-2015 1513.305 0.000 6 Acquisition/Procurement of land building of 14-06-2016 236.880 0.000 Vision International Eye Hospital. 7 Up-gradation of 30 bedded Hospital into 50 25-02-2015 120.624 0.000 bedded at Kashrote. 8 Up-gradation of 10 bedded Hospital Tangir to 25-07-2012 50.515 0.000 30 Bedded Hospital (Tehsil HQ). (Revised) Total: 2614.532 0.000 Area, Rural and Urban Development 1 Establishment of Monitoring & Evaluation, 24-05-2016 61.786 0.000 Research and Publication Unit in P&DD. (Revised) (P&DD) 2 Purchase of Machinery for Municipal 23-11-2016 59.900 0.000 Corporation Gilgit/Skardu. (LG&RD) Total: 121.686 0.000 Irrigation 1 Const. of RCC lining of irrigation channel 07-07-2007 80.000 0.000 (upper and lower kuhl Gilgit) Total: 80.000 0.000 Physical Planning & Housing (PPH) 1 Const. of clean Drinking water from Rama lake 01-03-2017 69.761 0.000 nullah to Eidgah & Bazar area Astore (Revised) Total: 69.761 0.000 Transport & Communication (T&C) 1 Const. of RCC bridge from Zulfiqarabad Jutial 10-12-2014 162.967 0.000 to Karakuram International University (Revised). 2 Const. of Link Roads at Tangir valley 19-12-2016 114.528 0.000 (Revised). 3 Imp./ Metalling of road from Shahyar to Nagar 30-12-2008 193.963 0.000 Proper I/c RCC Bridge at Nagar River (Revised). 4 Const. of 29 KM link roads in Nagar-1 06-06-2014 168.103 0.000 (Revised). 5 Metalling of Roads in Ghizer District. 31-12-2013 80.000 0.000 6 Repair / rehabilitation / metaling of main Ghizer 12-09-2014 199.996 0.000 Valley Road (90 km) Ph-I. Total: 919.557 0.000
52 3.1.5 EXCISE & TAXATION
Some of the major targets achieved during the financial year 2016-17 are as under:
The Provincial Government through Finance Department GB has been assigning revenue targets annually to this department since 2009. The department almost achieved the targets assigned so far.
Web based client facilitation services
Development of official website of Excise & Taxation Department GB for general public and Law enforcing sector to verify vehicles over the internet through newly developed website www.gbexcise.gov.pk
(Developed by IT team). Record of 3867 registered vehicles is available on web and remaining is under process. A new scheme with the title Motor Vehicle Registration and Taxation Management System (MVRTMS) with a cost of 89.99 million has been approved by P&DDGB
New Security Featured Computerized registration booklets
3867Nos. booklets have been prepared from Pakistan Security Printing Press Karachi as per the directives of Chief Secretary Gilgit-Baltistan to bring the department at par with standards employed in other provinces. Once the above mentioned project is implemented and all vehicular data is computerized, security featured
53 computerized Booklets will be printed for rest of the vehicles.
Registration of Government Vehicles.
1298 Government vehicles have been got registered during January 2017 after issuance of Provincial Govt Directives.
New Legislation’s
Seizure & Disposal Rules GB 2017 (Under Process for Printing in Gazette of Pakistan) Amended rule of business. (Under Process for Printing in Gazette of Pakistan) Finance Bill Gilgit-Baltistan 2017 Excise Act Gilgit-Baltistan 2017 (tabled in GBLA for approval) Narcotics Control Act Gilgit-Baltistan 2017 (Under Process) Motor Vehicle Ordinance GB 2017 (Under Process)
New Initiative’s
Excise Police Constables were trained for Guard of Honor from Police Dept. GB in each District. Performance based Awards to be conferred to officers/Officials of Dept every Month. Training of Excise Police MVE’s /Inspector’s, Sub Inspector's and Assistant Sub Inspector’s in Police Training College Sakwar, Gilgit. Procurement of Arm’s/Weapons for all Excise Dist Offices worth 10.000 Million Establishment of Ware Houses in 3 Divisions of GB. Establishment of Forensic Lab
54 Narcotics Control Lab Establishment of Data Center for implementation of MVRTMS Project following MOU with Govt of Punjab . 3.1.6 Development Activities:-
i. Construction of Excise and Taxation Offices in all districts of GB. Construction work at Skardu up to roof level has been completed: land for offices in remaining districts have been identified, Construction work of District office Ghizer 100% completed and Office has shifted to the newly constructed building.
ii. Motor Vehicle Registration Tax Management System (MVRTMS). A project titled “Motor Vehicle Registration Tax Management System” (MVRTMS) has been approved through which all data will be computerized. All offices shall be linked with the system and all services shall be automized on the model of Excise & Taxation, Punjab.
i. MOU was signed between Excise Department Punjab and E&T, Department GB on 06-12-2016
ii. Objective was Replication of ET&NCT Punjab MTMIS Software in E&T department GB.
iii. Employees of the project have been recruited through NTS.
3.1.7 Zakat & Usher Department Gilgit-Baltistan:-
District wise distribution of Zakat fund in each district during the financial year, 2016-17 was Rs. 99,433,606 under the following five heads: Guzara Allowance Educational Stipends. Deni Madaris Health Care Marriage Assistance
55 S.# District No. of LZCs Amount in Rs. 1 Gilgit 42 24,047,414 2 Ghizer 15 10,401,415 3 Ghanche 52 14,881,311 4 Skardu 10 6,781,327 5 Diamer 81 27,965,047 6 Astore 44 12,975,092 7 Administrator Zakat 0 2,382,000 Expenditure Grant Total 244 99,433,606
3.1.8 Cooperative Societies:-
Appellate Court in the office of Secretary Cooperatives has been properly established. This department has achieved the following progress during financial year 2016-17:
Number of registered societies = 03
Referred default amount to KCBL = 256.4 million
Recovered amount from defaulters = 2.83 million
Outstanding amount = 115.75 million
Amount recovered from societies = 0.8 million
Disposed-off cases = 20
New cases registered in KCBL = 05
New cases registered in Cooperatives Society = 40
Award passed against the defaulters = 45
Number of societies audited by field staff = 64
Number of societies inspected = 64
Total cases under trial = 02
56 3.1.9 HOME AND PRISONS DEPARTMENT
The major responsibilities of Home and Prisons Department GB are to provide security to the general public and to establish the writ of the Government in the province. Implementation of the directives/decisions of NACTA in the backdrop of National Action Plan is also responsibility of this department. This department is issuing Border passes to the Govt. dignitaries and traders belonging to GB to visit the Xingjian province of China. This department is also responsible to launch development projects to strengthen the Home and Prisons department and its subordinate offices. In this regard, 44 development projects have been approved by the concerned forum out of which 31 development schemes are ongoing, 13 are un-approved while 10 new schemes have been reflected in the ADP 2017-18. Some major achievements of this department are tabulated below:-
S. No. Bench Marks Achievements 1. Construction of Phase-I of scheme titled “Construction of Central Jail Central Jail Building. Building” is in the completion stage and Phase-II of this scheme has been approved by the competent authority it will be started soon 2. Establishment of Installation work of night vision cameras in Gilgit city Video Surveillance against the Development scheme “Establishment of system Video Surveillance system” has been completed as a result of which 90% criminal activities have been controlled. 3. Replaced private 62 Govt. vehicles have been provided to the LEAs to hired vehicle replace the privately hired vehicle which has saved expenditure of millions of rupees on account of hiring of private vehicles for the purpose. 4. Establishment of Project titled “Establishment of Emergency Services Emergency Services (Rescue 1122)” at Ghizer and Astore has been launched. (Rescue 1122)” at Ghizer and Astore 5. Establishment of 56 Security related equipments have been purchased and Police check posts in provided to the Police department to upgrade its GB capabilities against project titled “Establishment of 56 Police check posts in GB” at a cost of Rs. 348.537 million. 6. Special Protection PC-I for Special Protection Unit (SPU) has been Unit (SPU) submitted to KA & GB Division Islamabad for its approval. 7. Counter Terrorism PC-I for Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) is under Department (CTD) process for approval from competent authority.
57 8. Const. of Residential The Scheme has been completed during the preceding Accommodation financial year and handed over. (Cat-III) quarters for SDPO Mashabroom 9. Const. of Office for The Scheme has been completed during the preceding DIG Baltistan Range financial year and handed over to user department. Skardu. 10. Provision of Relief GBDMA has purchased all relief items against the said Items for Disaster project and now will be distributed among the affectees Management in GB. of disaster all over Gilgit-Baltistan. 11. Military Courts Military Courts (Speedy Trial Courts) have been (Speedy Trial established in GB which has awarded death penalties to Courts) one accused and life imprisonment to two others involved in Nanga Parbat incident, while four accused of SSP Diamer murder case have also been awarded death penalties. These prisoners have been shifted to Adiyala Jail Rawaplindi for execution/implementation. 12. Hate speeches Ban has been imposed on hate speeches and circulation of hate material. 32 cases have been registered against 278 persons. 105 accused have been arrested out of 173. Some are at large, 28 accused have been challaned and 4 are under investigation. 13. A network of A network of sectarian outfit was detected with the help sectarian outfit of agencies; all involved accused have been rounded up. 14. Deni Madaris Total 146 madaris are working in GB, all these Madaris have been registered. Geo tagging of these Madaris is under process. 15. Ban on glorification Ban has been imposed on glorification of prohibited of prohibited literature recovered from BNF office. literature 16. Afghan Nationals 89 Afghan nationals sent back to refugee camps. 17. Illegal activities on A special cell has been established in the Police Special social media. Branch to monitor illegal activities on social media. 18. Combing operations 3282 combing operations have been conducted in GB in which 2849 suspects have been arrested, search of 36612 hotels have been carried out. 19. Schedule IV 143 persons have placed under Schedule IV. 20. Border Passes Border Passes for 995 persons have been issued issued against which a revenue of Rs.20,26,000/- has been raised and deposited in Govt. Treasury.
3.1.10 POWER
Gilgit Baltistan by virtue of its mountainous topography, meteorology and hydrology is blessed with enormous hydropower potential. Indus is the main river flowing through the area, which originates from western Tibet. Its major tributaries include Gilgit, Hunza, Nagar, Ishkoman, Yasin, Shigar, and Shyoke rivers, which
58 are fed by numerous snowfields and glaciers of the area. Thus tremendous investment opportunities are available for the private sector in hydropower development.
Gilgit-Baltistan, a region with hydroelectric potential faces energy and Power shortage. Gilgit Baltistan is not connected with the National Grid. The local population utilizes wood for fuel. This results into fast depletion of forests. To save the existing forests from depletion, power sector has been accorded highest priority in the development strategy. In case the Gilgit-Baltistan is linked to the national grid, it will be in a position to generate excess power and more revenue resulting in rapid growth of economic activities.
The total allocation of the sector in fiscal year 2016-17 was Rs. 3320.528 million for execution of 117 schemes. During the financial year 24 schemes were targeted, 16 projects were actually completed. This would add additional 17 MW to the existing installed capacity in the system and will help reduce load-shedding in winter during peak hours.
Approved CAPACITY S.# Name of Scheme Cost (MW) I GENERATION PROJECTS COMPLETED DURING 2016- 17 1 14 MW Hydro Power Project Nalter-V Gilgit (PSDP) 3843.753 14.0 2 Construction of 02 MW HPP Kachura Ph-IV Skardu 230.900 2.0 3 0.5 MW Hydro Power Project Chawar Ghanche 156.008 0.5 4 0.5 MW Hydro Power Project Sumayar Ph-III Nagar 114.000 0.5 Total Generation Projects 4344.661 17.0 II OTHER PROJECTS COMPLETED DURING THE YEAR 2016-17 1 Supply and fixing of new alternators in place of 105.000 0.0 deteriorated alternators of existing hydel stations in GB 2 Payment of outstanding esclation claims against ongoing 127.701 0.0 hydro Power Project in Gilgit Baltistan, which are near completion. 3 Generation of electricity in Halqa-1 Skardu 20.000 0.0 4 Transformer T/D Line in Halqa-II Skardu 12.000 0.0 5 Installation of TD Line for HQ Skardu 10.000 0.0 6 P/F of step down transformer and poles in Ghizer 4.000 0.0 7 Reinstallation of LT/Transformers at Kharkoo UC Ghanche 6.800 0.0 8 Provision of TD Line and Transformers in Mashabrum area 4.000 0.0 Ghanche 9 Provision of Transformer in district Ghanche 6.000 0.0 10 Feasibility study of 27 MW Hydro Power Project at 18.330 0.0 Attaabad Hunza
59 11 S/F of TD Line and Transformers with accessories for 10.000 0.0 leftover areas of district Shiger 12 Extension of T/D line in Khermong Valley 4.000 0.0 Total Other Projects 327.831 0.0 G. Total 4672.492 17.0
3.1.11 Agriculture Department Gilgit-Baltistan
The Department of Agriculture Gilgit-Baltistan is functioning with the core mandate to upgrade the living standards of the poor farming communities through provision of agriculture extension services at the door steps. To achieve the mandate, the Department is carrying out following functions:-
1. Agriculture extension and education 2. Cereal crop development 3. Fruit development 4. Seed potato/vegetable production 5. Integrated insect Pests and Disease Management
Agriculture Extension & Education
During the reporting period the Department has provided extension services to the farming community in various disciplines. Details are as under:
S. # Nature of training No. of beneficiaries i. Food processing 869 female ii. Honey bee keeping 351 iii. Tunnel farming 240 iv. Vegetable 3244 production v Floriculture 26 female farmers vi. Training abroad 115 (38 staff members, 10 female and 67 male farmers)
60 The Department provided 170 honey bee colonies with kits to the trained farmers on 50% cost sharing basis.
Steps toward virtual governance:
The Department is implementing an ICT based farmer facilitation system which operates under the Virtual Governance Framework to facilitate the farmers in Gilgit-Baltistan. The system will operate using the blend of Internet, SMS and USSD technologies, for making all the extension services available to maximum number of farmers.
Cereal Crop Development
The Department laid 780 demonstration plots of cereal crops in the farmer’s field across the region to replace the traditional farming practices. Moreover, the Department produced 66 metric ton quality cereal seeds from the Departmental farms and distributed amongst the farming community.
Fruit Development
The climatic conditions of the region are highly suitable for production of different fruits. The Department established 60 model orchards in District Astore with complete fencing and laid 802 model orchards on modern scientific lines in farmer’s fields on cost sharing (PPP) basis for promotion of horticulture sector in the region. Moreover, the Department established 04 nurseries in private sector.
61 Besides, the Department raised 260,420 quality fruit plants in the Departmental nurseries and distributed among farming community on subsidized rates.
Seed Potato & Vegetable Production:
To ensure the availability of disease free seed potato, the Department produced 25 MT seed potato from the departmental farms and distributed among farming communities on subsidized rates. In addition, the Department installed 80 plastic tunnels in farmers’ fields on PPP basis to promote offseason vegetable production in the region.
Integrated Pest & Disease Control
30 season long Farmer’s Field School (FFS) established in the region where 466 male and 314 female farmers trained in IPM practices.
4995 plants sprayed in the region. 4635 kanal of land treated with pesticides. 13371 card boards were distributed to farmer. 1097 fruit fly traps installed at farmers field to control the fruit fly. 979 pairs of Suminus Renardy and 1285 Tricograma cards issued to the farmers to control the mealy bug and maze stem borer in Skardu & Gilgit District.
783 trees of apples wrapped with corrugated band to control the Codling Moth.
62 Successfully controlled mealy bug infestation in Gilgit and Skardu region and hairy caterpillar in upper valleys of District Hunza.
Provided advisory services to the farming community on BC IPM.
DIRECTORATE OF AGRICULTURE RESEARCH GB
S# Description Achievement 1 Introduction 07 Introduced new potato varieties i.e, Pameela, Melanto, new potato Rodeio, Murato, Bartina and Saprpomera and their adaptive varieties trails have been conducted at various research stations (Yaseen, Naltar, Babusar and Phandar). 2 Production of The basic and certified seeds of these potato varieties have disease free been planted at Research Stations in various locations of seed newly GB for further seed multiplication at high altitudes and it is introduced expected that 250 MT of basic seed potato will be produced potato in the region during the current growing season. varieties. About 100,000 Minitubers and 8000 in vitro potato plants have been produced at Tissue Culture Labs during 2016-17. 3 Production of Produced 12 MT diseases free wheat seed (NARC 2013, diseases free Pak 2013 & Zincole and Borloug) at Research stations wheat/maize Goner Farm, Baseen & Ranga Skardu 0.70 Mt disease free seed. maize seed have been produced and issued to progressive farmers for further multiplication in the last year. 4 Construction of The GB PWD has completed 85% of construction work of Agriculture Agriculture Research Complex at Field Crop Research Research Station Baseen Gilgit. Complex. 5 Research trials. Adaptive research trial of 09 improved potato varieties have been connected at different location of Gilgit, Ghizer, Diamer and Baltistan. likewise 10 research trials for cereal crops and 10 for horticulture corps have been conducted at various research stations of GB for evaluation and adaptation in local climate. 6 Result of The results of experimental trials of wheat at various experimental research stations is at final stage and will be published after trials. crop harvest. 7 Construction of More than 90% of construction work of Agriculture Agriculture Biotechnological Laboratory has been completed at Gilgit, Biotechnology, for construction of advance biotechnological activities and lab at Gilgit research in potato and other horticultural crops. 8 Land The Directorate of Agriculture Research GB has been Development. established in 2012 and Research stations have been transferred to the Agriculture Research GB in July, 2013.
63 More than 65 kanals barren land at Research Station Baseen, Nalter and Banusar has been reclaimed and brought under cultivation. At Kinno Das the DPC for boundary wall has been completed. Under the project for reclamation of water logged area at Ranga Research Station, 50 Kanals of land has been reclaimed and brought under cultivation to strengthen the on-farm Research at Baltistan Region. Another project for bringing 55% un-developed area at Research station Baseen has been started successfully that brought more than 12 kanals land which has to be develop to strengthen the on-farm Agriculture Research in Gilgit Region. 9 Construction of About 1150 RFT boundary wall at FCRS, Ranga Skardu Boundary Wall has been completed. About 4000 RFT boundary wall at FCRS, Baseen Gilgit has been completed currently. 10 Distribution of Under the financial collaboration of ETI-GB about 2443 disease tree bags seed potato of improved and high yielding varieties (certified) seed along with inputs has been distributed among the 234 potato. progressive farmers of GB for production of diseases free seed potato.
3.1.12 LIVESTOCK DAIRY DEVELOPMENT & POULTRY PRODUCTION
The Department of Livestock Dairy Development and Poultry Production Gilgit-Baltistan exists since 1947. The department is on the way to serve the farming communities of GB with the following functions, Infrastructure & man power/ services:-
A- FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT.
Animal Health coverage through mass vaccination & treatment
Breed Improvement/Livestock Production Enhancement
Poultry production.
Dairy development.
Capacity building.
64 B- INFRASTRUCTURE
1. Veterinary Hospital 21 Nos. 2. Veterinary Dispensary 167 3. Poultry Farm 04 4. Sheep Farm. 01 5. Dairy Farm 02 6. Main Diagnostic Laboratory 01 7. Mini Diagnostic Laboratory 06 8. Artificial Insemination Center 34 9. Training Center 01
MAIN FUNCTIONS CARRIED OUT BY THE DEPARTMENT DURING THE YEAR 2016-17
Activity Targets for 2016-17 Achievements Breed * Dairy Jersey cows/Bulls * Dairy Jersey cows/Bulls improvement procured & distributed to procured & distributed to (A) livestock farmers on subsidized livestock farmers on rates subsidized rates * 48 Nos. of breeding jersey * 48 Nos. of breeding jersey animals supply to public. animals provided to public. * 62 Nos. of Yaks distributed to * 62 Nos. of Yaks provided on livestock farmers. subsidized rate to livestock farmers. * Reactivation of sheep farm * 50 Nos. Damani sheep Skardu by maintain 50 Nos. of procured & Maintained at Damani sheep Sheep farm Skardu * 37 Nos. of teddy Goat to be * 37 Nos. procured & maintained at sheep farm maintained at sheep Farm Skardu Skardu. * shifting of 10 pure jersey cows to ** shifting of 10 pure jersey Dairy Farm Skardu. cows to Dairy Farm Skardu. * 120 Nos. of Beetal Goats 120 Nos. of Beetal Goats distributed to livestock farmers distributed to livestock * 225 Nos. of Teddy goats farmers distributed to livestock farmers. * 225 Nos. of Teddy goats * 07 milk collection centers distributed to livestock established in GB. farmers. * 38972 litters milk sold to public * 07 milk collection centers * 480 kg. Yogurt sold to public. established in GB. * 38972 litters milk sold to public * 480 kg. Yogurt sold to public.
65 Breed * 800 Nos. of cows Inseminated. * 800 Nos. of cows Improvement * 651 Nos. of cows pregnancy Inseminated. (B) tested. * 651 Nos. of cows pregnancy * 1000 doses semen procured tested. * 960 lit LNG procured. * 1000 doses semen procured * 1000 kg. seeds procured & * 960 lit LNG procured. distributed to livestock farmers. * 1000 kg. seeds procured & * 1800 bags cattle feed procured distributed to livestock & distributed to livestock farmers. farmers on subsidized rates. * 1800 bags cattle feed procured & distributed to livestock farmers on subsidized rates. Poultry * 5000 parent flock maintained. * 5000 parent flock maintained. Production * 98405 eggs sold to public * 98405 eggs sold to public * 30222 No. of chicks sold to * 30222 No. of chicks sold to public public * 1200 No. of layers sold to public * 1200 No. of layers sold to public Constructions * Vety Hosp: Nomal, Thous Yasin, * Vety Hosp: Nomal, Thous Nagar proper, Bunji Astore & Yasin, Nagar proper, Bunji Thowar Skardu completed Astore & Thowar Skardu * Vety Disp: Sakwar, Gilgit, Gupis completed & Chatorkhand Ghizer, Astak & * Vety Disp: Sakwar, Gilgit, Tormik, Skardu & Raikote Gupis & Chatorkhand Ghizer, Diamer completed. Astak & Tormik, Skardu & Raikote Diamer completed. * Main Lab. At Jutial, Gilgit * Main Lab. At Jutial, Gilgit completed. completed. * 06 Mini Labs. completed * 06 Mini Labs. completed * Training Hall is under * Training Hall is completed construction except finishing. Capacity * 93 Nos. of staff /community * 93 Nos. of staff /community building workers trained in A.I workers trained in A.I techniques techniques * 30 Nos. of Livestock Farmers * 30 Nos. of Livestock Farmers trained in Livestock trained in Livestock Management Management * 48 Nos. Female community * 48 Nos. Female community workers/Livestock farmers workers/Livestock farmers trained in value addition of trained in value addition of livestock products livestock products * 02 Nos. of Farmers day * 02 Nos. of Farmers day conducted conducted Treatment/ * 5,27,445 No. of animal/poultry * 5,27,445 No. of Vaccination treated. animal/poultry treated. * 4,92,979 Nos. of animals/poultry * 4,92,979 Nos. of animals/ vaccinated poultry vaccinated Revenue An amount of Rs. 55,00,000/- An amount of Rs. 55,00,000/- Receipt deposited into GB consolidated deposited into GB consolidated Accounts Accounts
66 Directorate of Livestock Project Gilgit Baltistan.
A- Establishment of Animal Disease Reporting & Surveillance System in GB.
1. Staff Appointed
The details of staff is described below:
S.No Position BPS No. of Posts 01 Veterinary Officer 17 07 02 Accounts Officer 16 01 03 Lab Assistant 06 07 04 Driver 04 02 05 Chowkidar 01 07 06 Sweeper 01 07 Total:- 31
2. Civil Work
The status of Main/Mini laboratory is noted as below:
S.No District Status of Lab 01 Gilgit ( Main Lab) Finishing Phase 02 Astore( Mini Lab) Finishing Phase 03 Hunza-Nagar(Mini Lab) Ongoing 04 Ghizer( Mini Lab) Completed 05 Diamer( Mini Lab) Finishing phase 06 Skardu( Mini Lab) Finishing phase 07 Ghanche( Mini Lab) Ongoing
Civil Work at Serial No. 01,02,03,05 & 06 is at final stage of completion where some work is yet to be done.
Moreover, construction of Training Hall at District Gilgit is also underway.
3. Procurement of Lab Equipments
Equipments for Main & Mini Labs procured and are in process of verification.
67 4. Animal Disease Reporting & Surveillance System in GB
Animal Disease Reporting & Surveillance System in GB is yet to be established; however the activity is under process under supervision of ALF secretariat.
5. Project Completion Report PC-IV
Project Completion Report PC-IV of aforementioned project is under process.
B- Augmenting Animal Breeding & Nutrition Services in GB.
1. Farmer Day
04 No. of Farmer Days were observed at District Hunza- Nagar, Astore, and Ghanche & Ghizer.
2. Supply of Animal Feed
66,500 Kg of Cattle feed supplied to Livestock Farmers in GB on subsidized rates.
3. Urea Molasses Mineral Blocks (UMMB)
A total of 1800 blocks were supplied to Livestock Farmers in GB on subsidized rates.
4. Animal Fodder Seeds
A total of 120kg Alfa Alfa imported & 120kg Alfa Alfa local seeds had been procured and supplied to Livestock Farmers in GB on subsidized rates.
5. Artificial Insemination
A total of 2400 cows were inseminated using semen of Jersey, Frisian & Sahiwal breeds & results were successful in GB
68 A total of 4800 cows were examined for pregnancy diagnosis. A total of 5000 cows were examined for reproductive diseases/disorders.
Project Completion Report PC-IV of aforementioned project has been submitted for regularization.
3.1.13 Directorate of Water Management Gilgit Baltistan.
1. 73 Nos Water Storage Tanks in water Deficient villages of Districts of Gilgit-Baltistan have been completed. 2. 30% Mobilization advance paid to 73 Nos water Storage Tanks in Water Deficient villages in Districts of Gilgit-Baltistan have been completed. 3. 46 Nos new Irrigation Channels surveyed to bring under cultivation through construction of new irrigation channels. 4. 20 Nos Schemes submitted to ETI-GB Office after detail design drawing and cost estimates. 5. On 09 Nos schemes MoU Signed with Community of the area to bring 9874 acres additional barren land under crops. 6. Civil Work is in Progress on 09 Nos irrigation schemes
3.1.14 FISHERIES DEPARTMENT GILGIT BALTISTAN .
1. Achievements of Fisheries Sector GB .
Gilgit Baltistan has been gifted with a great potential of cold water resources, in form of bluish lakes, gushing rivers, torrential streams, nullahs and complex network of wet lands. Most of them abound in numerous endemic and alien exotic fish species.
Fisheries Department Gilgit Baltistan also provides technical support and advisory services to private sector fish farmers and communities to promote community based aquaculture activities to
69 improve the life standard and economic conditions of the rural people .The demand of white meat is increasing day by day. To cater for the demand this sector introduced cage and pen culture in the region. The experimental cage culture in Skardu has shown tremendous success.
ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS OF FISHERIES SECTOR GB FOR THE YEAR , 2016-17
S.No. Activities for the year , Quantity Total 2016-17 (up to 30th June , 2017) Revenue 1 Fishing license issued 5280 4108979 Daily, monthly ,seasonal , cast net , gill net 2 Fish sale ( table size)(local , carp & trout) 4641Kg 3604620/- 3 Fish seed sale (carp + trout) 265300 No 2087100 4 Offence cases registered during the year 122 5 Previous offence cases 212 6 Cases submitted to court of Law 106 7 Cases decided by court of Law 08 4200 8 Cases under trial in court of law 310 9 Cases compounded by the Department 113 65300 10 Cases under process in the Department 18 11 Eggs incubated in Hatcheries 1800000 12 Fry obtain 900000 13 Fingerlings produced 388500 14 Year lings 24000 15 Adult 6725 16 Fish stocked in Natural water 570500 17 Experimental cages installed 02 18 Fish seed donated to private sector of GB 50000/- 19 Fish feed donated to private sector GB 5000Kg 20 Fish sale by private sector of GB (trout ) 2885 KG 21 No of newly establish private fish farmer in GB 09 22 Total No of private fish farmer in GB 52 Total :- 9870199
3.1.15 MINERALS AND INDUSTRIES
The department has carried out following major activities during 2016-17:
Construction work of Minerals Check posts at District Ghizer and District Hunza is almost complete.
70 02 Nos Containers have been installed at Gate way Chilas and Alam Bridge. 40 Nos youth (Male & female) have been provided training in Gemstone cutting and polishing. Land has been acquired for the Establishment of Inspectorate of Mines & Mineral to control the illegal Mining Activity in Baltistan region. Consultants have completed 90% work of Feasibility study of Cement Raw Material in GB. Construction work of Minerals Complex at Skardu is almost complete. Latest Machinery have been purchase and installed as well as Minerals Testing process has been started to facilitate both public/private sector through sample testing. Construction Work of Mines and Minerals Directorate office Building has been completed. Geo Technical Appraisal and Assessment of Known Minerals Prospects in GB. PC-1 has been prepared and submitted to Ministry of KA&GB for approval, which is pending with Planning, Development & Reforms Division Islamabad from last one year. PC-1 of “Construction / Establishment of Divisional office at Diamer-Astore Division” has been prepared and submitted to P&DD, Gilgit Baltistan for its approval. Construction work of Mines & Minerals Museum is started. PC-1 of “Construction/ Establishment of Lapidary Center at Diamer –Astore Division” has been prepared and submitted to P&DD, Gilgit Baltistan for its approval. PC-1 of “Identification of iron ore location in entire Gilgit Baltistan” has been prepared and submitted to P&DD, Gilgit Baltistan for its approval. Draft Mining Concession Rules (MCR, 2016) has been approved by the Gilgit Baltistan Council Islamabad.
71 3.1.16 TOURISM, SPORTS/CULTURE & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
During the financial year 2016-17, an allocation of Rs.326.611 million was made to execute 35 ongoing schemes and 09 schemes were targeted for completion.
Major activities and achievements were as under:-
Celebration of Festivities of Spring Blossom Festival across Gilgit-Baltistan Holding of Thukham Razi Festival 2016 Jashan-e- Nouroz and independence Day Celebration in District Skardu Holding of Ginani Festival in central Hunza and Nagar Celebration of Hoper Festival 2016 Shandur Polo Festival 2016 Rama Polo Festival 2016 Baba Gundi Festival 2016 Celebration of Gilgit-Baltistan Independence Day in Muzaffarabad and Islamabad Traditional Caps and Shaanti Day 2016 Participation of ITB Berlin 2016 Participation of WTM London 2016 Participation of Lok Virsa Islamabad Participation of Tourism Department in Dawn all about Life Style Winter Exhibition 2016 Organized fusion festival at Lahore by showcasing the true potentials of GB in 2016. Successfully Celebrated International World Tourism Day across Gilgit-Baltistan on 27th September, 2016. Installation of 10 Fabricated Kiosks (Tourist Information Desks) at entry points of Gilgit-Baltistan. Installation of Tent villages in Gilgit-Baltistan.
72 3.1.17 WATER / IRRIGATION
About 4.2% of total Gilgit Baltistan is cultivable and most of the area is barren because of inadequate irrigation facilities. The Government of Gilgit-Baltistan is thus giving special attention to this sector through construction of irrigation channels from the nearby streams, lift irrigation system from rivers, and bringing waste land under cultivation.
For the financial year 2016-17, Rs. 116.611 million were allocated for execution of 19 Nos of schemes. During the FY 2016-17, 28 km irrigation channels were completed and 02 Nos of Lift Irrigation Pumps were installed at various places in GB.
3.1.18 TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATION
The Gilgit Baltistan has a scattered population with tough topography and harsh terrain. Road communication has been accorded top priority during the financial year 2016-17, enabling access to major towns and cities contributing towards trade business and employment opportunities bigger towns of Gilgit, Skardu, Chilas, Hunza, Nagar, Astore, Ghizer and Ghanche.
In the ADP 2016-17, Transport & Communication Sector was accorded second top priority to cater to basic needs of the region. The total ADP allocation for 164 schemes included in this sector was Rs. 1868.893 million. 68 schemes were targeted for completion during the fiscal year 2016-17, out of which 17 were completed.
Major achievements during the financial year 2016-17:
Metalling of Roads 95 km Construction of Shingle Roads 160 Km Bridges of All Types 07 Nos
3.1.19 PHYSICAL PLANNING AND HOUSING
With an allocation of Rs. 735.075 million in the ADP 2016-17, PP&H sector was to undertake a total of 77 schemes, 41
73 on-going and 36 new schemes. 40 schemes were targeted for completion during 2016-17, out of which 08 have been completed.
Major achievements during the financial year 2016-17 were as under:-
Residential Buildings Constructed 115000 sft Construction of Non Residential Buildings 150000 Nos Water Supply pipe line laid down 200000 rft Clean drinking water supply 150000 rft Water purification Plant 04 Nos
3.1.20 EDUCATION
Targets and achievements of Education Sector Gilgit Baltistan during the financial year 2016-17 were as under:
The Education Sector was focused on improvement of literacy rate in Gilgit Baltistan during 2016-17. The Government included 161 projects in the ADP. 57 schemes, were targeted out of which 14 schemes have been completed.
The total allocation for the year 2016-17 was 986.100 million for execution of 161 projects. The major schemes included in the ADP 2016-17 were “Construction of Cadet College at Skardu Phase-II and Ph-III”, “Establishment of Cadet College Chilas”, Establishment of Polytechnic Institute for Boys at Gilgit”, “Scholarships for professional colleges of GB out of which students of professional colleges were given merit scholarship”, “Missing Facilities to GB High Schools”. A sum of Rs. 147.674 million was utilized against the schemes on procurement of furniture items, transport and staff salary etc during the financial year 2016-17.
746 seats in different universities and colleges of the country were reserved for Gilgit-Baltistan students during the preceding year. Nomination against the seats had already been made. A sum of Rs. 9.000 million were allocated for payment of stipend through regular budget for 2016-17 to the students of Gilgit-Baltistan studying in the different institutions of the country. In addition to
74 this, Rs.13.168 million were provided for payment of merit scholarship to Medical and Engineering students through development projects.
3.1.21 HEALTH
Health is fundamental and basic right of each and every individual and in order to provide basic health facilities throughout Gilgit-Baltistan especially far flung rural areas where people are prone to harsh weather and limited health facilities. Provincial Government has raised the share of Health Sector from 3% to 8.6%. Gilgit-Baltistan’s health indicators severely fell short of the required level due to very low per capita expenditure. Moreover, rural population suffers from numerous health issues due to multiple reasons, e.g. a lack of education, awareness, infrastructure, health facilities and poverty.
In the forthcoming years, efforts will focus on strengthening of primary care with necessary back up support in rural areas, where all health outlets, i.e. Basic Health Units (BHUs) will function as a focal point for control of communicable diseases and family planning services.
3.1.22 PERFORMANCE OF THE DEPARTMENT DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 2015-16.
During the last financial year, Health Department, Gilgit- Baltistan has demonstrated its commitment to providing health care services at the door step of community by following the model of ‘good governance’ through innovative strategies and effective management techniques of coordinating with line departments as well as harmonizing international partners. Some of the salient features of progress are given as below: a. ESTABLISHMENT MATTERS
1. CHIEF MINISTERS PAY PACKAGE FOR DOCTORS AND PARAMEDICAL STAFF:
The doctors and para-medical staff of Gilgit -Baltistan were reluctant to serve in Gilgit Baltistan due to non-provision of hard area pay package. The Health Department Gilgit-Baltistan strived
75 hard for the approval of the same for administrative cadre doctors, Specialists,Medical Officers, Nurses, Dental Officers and Paramedical staff.
2. APPOINTMENT OF DOCTORS:
The Health Department Gilgit-Baltistan is facing acute shortage of specialists, Gynecologists, and lady Medical Officers and trained human resource. To overcome this shortage, the Health Department introduced a new strategy for recruitment of doctors such as walk-in interview and direct recruitment though FPSC 110 doctors have been appointed during the financial year. Similarly 1230 para medics and ancillary staff have also been appointed.
3. NEW POLICY FOR PROCUREMENT OF BIOMEDICAL GADGETS DRUGS/ MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR HEALTH DEPARTMENT OF GB
New policy of central procurement of medical equipment, drugs/ medical supplies has been introduced. A committee has been constituted for the purpose under the Chairman ship of Secretary Health. Annual contract orders for the procurement of medicine have been issued so that concerned DHOs & MSs should place purchase orders according to prescribed guidelines as the budget shall be placed at their disposal directly. The prime objective of the policy is to provide safe, efficacious and quality medicines to the patients.
IMPROVING HEALTH CARE/DEVELOPMENT SCHEMES
EXTENSION OF PRIME MINISTERS NATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAMME IN GILGIT-BATISTAN
This health insurance program has been extended to GB Districts of Skardu. Shigar, Kharmang and Diamer have been covered and 32000 families have been given health insurance cards for free treatment in public and private hospitals on the panel of Health Department G.B.
Establishment of Regional Blood Centre Gilgit at total cost of Rs. 173.000 million. This project was funded by GoGB and KfW
76 Germany. The prime objectives of this project were to provide screened blood to patients and to prepare blood components instead of transfusing whole blood.
The project” Social Health Protection Initiative” is funded by GoGB and KfW Germany and total cost is Rs.193.000 million. Under this project 5000 families have been given health insurance cards for free treatment in public and private empanelled hospitals.
AREA & URBAN DEVELOPMENT Rescue Emergency Service (Rescue 1122)
Achievements/Activities:
To maintain the state of preparedness to combat any emergency or disaster in Gilgit-Baltistan close coordination among GB administration/ GBDMA and other stake holder’s i-e national and international NGO.s (EVK2CNR and FOCUS Pakistan) has been ensured.
ADP Name of Project ADP Physical Achievement # Cost Financial Year -2016-17 1 Establishment of 457.766 Gilgit-Baltistan million To provide awareness to the community of Emergency GB regarding First Aid, Blood Donors, Services (Rescue Rescue volunteer and also aware the people 1122) about precautionary measures before, At 06 district Gilgit, during, and after any major disaster i-e Fire, Skardu, Diamer, Road Traffic Accidents and Rescue Ghanche, Hunza emergencies. and Nagar Phase Launching website of Rescue 1122 to III (Revised) facilitate the public and foreigners. 5-6 months training of new appointed/ recruited officers/ Rescuers/staff. Mapping of Control Room area of Diamer and Ghanche. Linkage development with GBMC H/Q from other district Control Rooms and also online sharing mailing information. Strengthening of Boat Service in Attabad Lake, to provide medical emergency and provision of the Emergency boat service to the other areas/lakes to save precious lives of public and tourists with close coordination of GB & District Administration.
77 Provision of swift water Rescue and high altitude serve training to the GB Rescuers with the help of Pakistan Navy Strengthen and Capacity building of Rescuers officers Procurement Emergency vehicles and Uniforms for Rescuers Procured Establishment of control rooms solutions and training. Request forwarded to District administration Hunza and Nagar for allotment of government buildings for establishment of Rescue 1122 emergency service.
Detailed Achievements in various disciplines :-
S# Description Target Gilgit , Skardu, Ghanche and Diamer No of Participants Activities 1 First Aid and 25 2000 Precautionary measures during Fire and any other disaster at Schools/ Colleges/ University 2 Rescue Volunteer 20 1000 trained on basic rescue trainings 3 Training of Fire 15 636 and Rescue with other stake holder i-e Civil defense and LSO,s etc
Dealing with Emergencies:-
Nature of Glt SKD DMR Ghe Total Emergencies Medical, Road Traffic 1050 1500 900 500 3950 Accidents, Fire Case, search & Rescue, Drowning, etc
78 Gilgit Development Authority (GDA)
S.# ADP # Name of Project ADP Target for the year Achievement of Cost 2017-18 the year 2017-18 1. 641 Gilgit Development 261.332 Authority (GDA) 2nd Revised i. olar Street lights To install 200 solar The work has been Phase# 3 street lights with a awarded to the cost of Rs. 198000/- contractor and is per pole. in progress ii) Rehabilitation of autification of Work has been old Konodas bridge completed bridge Subzi mandi Raja bazar Ghari bagh area iii Family Park Beautification Work has almost Chinar Bagh Renovation been completed Gilgit. Rehabilitation except some Night lightening finishing. iv Ladies Park at Development of Work is in Nagral Park progress. Rs.14.417 Library. million Gym Jogging Track etc Repair / Replacement of Tender work is in Beautification/ wood work. progress. Night Lightening of ( Balley Bridge ) Twin Bridges. Night Lightening work. Painting work. 2. 644. Treatment Plant for Tender for STP is in Work will be Sanitary Sewerage process with a awarded soon System, Gilgit City cost of Rs 735.000 after completion of (Zone-II & III) million. evaluation (Package-4) process. 3. 648. Imp. of existing lift 60.000 PC-1 submitted to PC-1 has been drinking Water P&D Cost 199.607 submitted to P&D supply system from million. for approval. Gilgit river to Konodass & Skarkoi i-e dedicated transmission line and other missing facilities i-e boring. 4 642. Solid Waste 151.380 PC-1 submitted to PC-1 has been Management P&D Cost 162.000 submitted to P&D system for Gilgit million. for approval. City. 5. 646. Gilgit environmental 88.000 improvement project PC-II
79 i. Consultancy Master planning of Design phase services for Sewerage system. complete Gilgit Supervision Environment phase is in Improvement process. Program. ii. Water supply Consultancy 20% work has system services for been completed, integrated water further work is in supply of Gilgit city. progress. iii. Solid Waste Consultancy Completed. Management services for SWM Gilgit city. 6. 647. Development of 40.000 Development of Work is in Danyore Hanging Photograph at progress. Bridge as Photo Tunnel. Gallery. Rehabilitation of old Bridge. Rehabilitation of Historical Archeological site. 7. Renovation/ Renovation work. PC-1 submitted to Development of Horticulture work P&D for approval. Yadgar-e-Shuhda Lightening work. Chinar Bagh. Scruptures/Photo graphs of Heroes. 8. Renovation/ Horticultural work. PC-1 submitted to Beautification of Lightening work. P&D for approval. main Entrance City Development of Park Gilgit. parking. + 9. 643. Skardu 81.782 Development Authority (SDA) (Revised ) i. Solar Street Additional 44 solar Work has been Lights Skardu lights will be awarded and is in city installed at various progress. locations of Skardu city.
ESTABLISHMENT OF WATER, SANITATION, AND HYGIENE (WASH UNIT)
Establishment of WASH Units in LG&RD and P&DD was approved by GB Departmental Development Working Party and reflected in ADP 2014-15. This project has six outcomes which will be achieved through 26 different activities. The major outcomes include the following;
80 1. Increased Access to Improved Sanitation and Safe Drinking Water Supply. 2. Development, Protection, Conservation, and Safety of Surface water resources. 3. Enhance Community Participation and Empowerment & Public Awareness. 4. Capacity Development of Stakeholders in O&M mechanisms. 5. Strengthen the planning with evidence, improved coordination and promote research and development.
Sustainable Development Goals recognize that sustainably managing water goes beyond simply providing a safe water supply and sanitation to include the environment, human health, food security, disaster resilience, and ultimately economic growth. Thus, the WASH project objectives are: to establishment Water & Sanitation Units; to define the institutional frameworks, roles, and responsibilities for developing projects on Safe Drinking Water, Sanitation & Behavioral Change Communication in-accordance; to the recommendation of Sustainable Development Goals# 6 (SDGs), 2016.
WASH unit office have been established at LG&RD Department and WASH staff under the supervision of a Project Director on board and necessary machinery, equipment and furniture/fixtures have been purchased. Following activities have been carried out so far in accordance with physical & financial work plan.
1. Development of LG&RD Drinking Water Guidelines.
The WASH Unit developed water quality benchmarks and disseminated among LG&RD District level staff for implementation purposes. The purpose of these guidelines within the department was to assess the quality of drinking water during selection, design and implementation of water supply schemes in the rural areas. Accordingly it was also assessed that whether the water is fit for drinking purposes testing, not only on the parameters of color, taste, odor, quantity of total dissolved solids
81 but also for bacterial contamination and pollution. During the last one year the Unit involved to ensure the disinfection and contamination of drinking water by implementing adequate water treatment technologies to change water properties before distribution to decrease the risk of water non-conformity. In addition, the unit also most deferred settlements in terms of quality of drinking water, access to hygiene conditions in projects on water supply and sewerage system’s infrastructure funded by the LG&RD Department.
2. Development/Implementation of LG&RD WASH Criteria
Efficient service delivery is one of the main concerns for all government departments in the Gilgit Baltistan. The Local Government & Rural Development Department realizing the need to improve service delivery has given importance to introduce improvements in the service delivery in social sectors including water supply and sanitation. The Department, one of the major development intervention of the Provincial Government, that is being implemented with the financial support of ADPs and Chief Minister Special Packages, has undertaken a comprehensive criterion developed by WASH Unit for water supply and sanitation service delivery and design standards. This criterion cover aspects that need to be considered while planning and implementing projects related to water and sanitation in rural areas of Gilgit Baltistan.
3. Inauguration of WASH ADP Smart Manager at LG&RDD. In September 2016, Chief Minister GB inaugurated Software database system "LG&RD ADP Smart Manager" at WASH Unit, LG&RD Department Gilgit. After inauguration ceremony, his excellency the Chief Minister GB
82 expressed his satisfaction over the performance and service being delivered by the department, especially the WASH Unit, under the leadership of Project Director WASH and the Secretary Local Government. He expressed his pleasure on well furnished, neat and clean environment of office and termed the department a role model for public institution for all other government departments.
The Project Director WASH presented Water & Sanitation Policies and Behavioral Change Communication (BCC) Strategy expressed his resolve in making the project sustainable and progress oriented. He briefed the CM about his vision of raising funds from various donor agencies to implement the plan of provision of 100% coverage of safe drinking water and sanitation facilities in Gilgit-Baltistan up to 2030 as per Sustainable Development Goal # 6. After his presentation PD WASH presented before Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan, the draft Policies/strategies of Safe drinking water, sanitation, and Behavior Change Communication. Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan endorsed the importance of the policies and wowed to approve them in near future.
4. Human Resource Information System (HRIS)
The WASH Unit has also taken another initiative of Human Resource Management Information System which will deal with the human resource of LG&RD department e.g. entire service timeline of an incumbent form his joining till his retirement, complete record of LG&RD employees and their capacity building will be dealt. The recent consolidation of contingent paid staff in LG&RD Department under regular and development heads has been finalized under the same initiative. Moreover, a biometric facility has also been installed at Directorate Complex Jutial Gilgit to ensure the attendance of staff and improve service delivery.
5. Establishment of Water Testing Laboratory at LG&RD Department.
The WASH Unit has established a state of the art Water Testing Laboratory at LG&RD Gilgit & Baltistan to assess the pollution parameters for a safe and clean drinking water in GB. The main objectives are to improve regulatory framework together
83 with provision of access to safe and clean drinking water promoting personal, domestic, and environmental hygiene of the rural communities. This will develop a picture of the Gilgit Baltistan’s epidemiological situation, including health systems and barriers to access, as well as the regional response on safe/clean drinking water. Even though water testing in some locations has been carried out and found that there was little evidence of water testing, and even if water testing was done, no reports were available. WASH Unit is committed for water testing at all regions especially in areas where LG&RD, WASA and PHE drinking water supply projects are being implemented. In this perspective, the WASH unit is working on capacity building of Lab staff working under LG&RD Department in both Skardu and Gilgit regions. These staff will assist in selection of source for drinking water supply schemes and ensure the provision of safe drinking water by implementing the safe drinking water guidelines to avoid contamination and pollution in the sources. In addition, the Unit has also initiate the water sample collection and testing for Diamer District to display whether the supplies are fit to consumption or not. Once this activity will be concluded the team will move to other Districts to develop District Profiles on Water Quality.
6. MoU Between LG&RD and AKRSP
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between the Local Government & Rural Development (LG&RD) and the Aga Khan Rural Support Program (AKRSP) for strengthening collaboration between Local Support Organizations and the LG&RD and local bodies to reduce negative impacts of poverty through active and effective participation of communities in development activities and to create opportunities for public private and civil society partnerships to execute projects and programs for the equal benefit of the communities living in the jurisdiction of the Local Government and Rural Development.
84 LG&RD social sector cannot achieve its vision and development goals alone. Our Secretary (Asif Ullah Khan) once opined that “For the long run results Government and social sector have to work together. The MoU between AKRSP and LG&RDD will complement to supplement the vision” he said. He emphasized that to achieve development targets organizations must have vision, planning, execution, and evaluation.
Addressing the participants, the Project Director WASH appreciates the initiative and termed it another milestone towards the development and prosperity of the people of Gilgit-Baltistan. He highlighted the sectors where such partnerships could deliver more results especially Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in which AKRSP can play a significant role with its existing resources, networks of LSOs and expertise in the field of social work. “The AKRSP and WASH Unit LG&RDD will work together on Provision of Safe Drinking Water, Sanitation and Behavior Change Communication (BCC)”, he added.
7. Capacity Building of LG&RD Technical & Administrative Staff.
The WASH Unit organized several capacity building sessions on WASH to LG&RD Technical and administrative staff by attracting some donors and funds up to PKR 4.5 million to develop capacities of engineers on different aspects of rural development. After collecting funds, the WASH Unit contacted with renowned training institutions across the country i.e. IRM, City University, CHRS and Aman Tech.
A training agreement was signed between the City University of Science & Information Technology-Peshawar and WASH Unit, Local Government and Rural Development (LG&RD) Directorate Gilgit-Baltistan for the capacity building of LG & RD staff in the month of January 2017. In compliance of the agreement 23
85 engineers of LG&RD Department GB were sent to Peshawar for three weeks capacity building training on WASH. The City University designed specific training material that included conceptual understanding around Project Planning, Project Management, Project Monitoring, and Evaluation, Procurement & Contract Administration, and Preparation of PC I, II, III, IV, V & VI along with efficient use of modern engineering software(s).Through this training program trainees acquired managerial, supervisory, communication and technical engineering skills necessary for the effective and efficient implementation of Projects relevant to the roles expected of them in public sector.
On the conclusion of the three weeks, long training process, a post-training survey was administered. Results of the survey indicated that 87% of the participants were highly satisfied with the contents of the workshop, 93% of the participants were rating trainers highly suitable for their capacity building, 89.7% participants were highly satisfied with content delivery during the training.
Based on the experience of working closely working with LG&RD staff through the training process (observations, technical surveys, and time to time feedback etc.) following are some of the key recommendations:
Follow-up training on similar lines is essential for long- lasting improvements. The infrastructure of the directorate should enable the staff to provide regular feedback for improvement; the mechanism should also support conversion of this feedback into tangible and effective action plans/ decisions.
86 Planning is an essential part of any activity, and execution of the plan developed is equally important. It is essential to ingrain this in minds of staff members who are working in a supervisory capacity. Monitoring mechanisms for projects is another aspect that plays a vital role in successful implementation of the projects. Moreover, when it comes to effective and efficient project management acquisition and allocation of appropriate resources is of high importance for any department whether public sectors or private.
The WASH Unit, LG&RD GB and City University Peshawar worked together to address the development needs of Technical Staff at LG&RD Directorate Gilgit-Baltistan during early months of 2017. Going further both the organizations conducted phase-II of the training on WASH for 40 participants of technical and admin staff at Gilgit to further build the capacity of LG&RD on execution of schemes/projects on set standards.
8. Updating/Submitting of Policies on Water, Sanitation, and Behavioral Change Communication.
85% of the Gilgit-Baltistan’s population is living in rural areas and most of them don’t have toilets. People; young and old, healthy and infirm, male and female; are forced to use the great outside their homes for this purpose. Traditional pit latrines are common, but majority of the population prefers open defecation, rather than using traditional toilets and/or traditional pit latrines. Which in local dialects are known as Chukan in Shina and Chaqsa in Balti languages. In most of the cases traditional toilets are kept as facility for the guests and used occasionally. There is lack of precise study about the sanitation habits and practices of entire population; however, feedback from the stakeholders and community consultations show that open-air defecation prevails throughout rural areas. It has lower intensity in highly aware communities and commonly practiced among the least aware communities. Garbage collection, solid waste management and disposal are not practiced in rural areas. Most of the waste generated is disposed off in open for degradation and decomposition. Hazardous waste like hospital waste from Basic
87 Health Units (BHUs), Rural Health Centers and privately-operated health facilities is not managed in a professional manner.
Keeping these facts and as a way forward, the WASH Unit initiated the revision of policies on Water, Sanitation, and Behavioral Change Communication. Once the revision is finalized, it will not only promote safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene but also support national and local interventions to establish equitable, sustainable access to safe water and basic sanitation services in Gilgit Baltistan. The physical environment and cleanliness of rural areas can significantly affect the health and well-being of its population.
9. Conclusion
Water and sanitation related diseases are responsible for 60% of the total number of child mortality cases in Pakistan, with diarrheal diseases killing over 200,000 children under five years of age every year. 38% of children under 5 years of age are underweight and nearly 13% are not likely to survive to age of 40. The combination of unsafe water consumption and poor hygiene practices result in expensive treatments for water borne illnesses, decreased working days and reduction of educational achievement due to reduced school attendance by children. The issues of access to water and sanitation are of great importance and given significant attention under the Sustainable Development Goals # 6. The commitment of Government of Pakistan is under the Goals to ensure access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations. The WASH unit is continuously striking on the targets and objectives set in the UN Goals through bridging departments and water sector stakeholders to bring all together for the cause.
SELF-EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM GILGIT BALTISTAN:
Government of Gilgit Baltistan has initiated Self-employment program to enhance the capacity of local women who are involved in entrepreneurship and skill development activities. The program will be helpful to reduce the poverty level in communities especially among women.
88 The Following activities were conducted during FY 2016-17.
Progress/ Achievement
S.No District Name of Craft Training Duration No of Participant 1 Gilgit TOT Embroidery/Stitching 06-06-16 to 15-06-16 21 2 Gilgit Embroidery/Stitching 09-08-16 to 24-08-16 30 3 Skardu Embroidery/Stitching 26-07-16 to 09-08-16 25 4 Skardu Embroidery/Stitching 30-07-16- to 13-08-16 26 5 Ghanche Embroidery/Stitching 16-06-16 to 30-06-16 18 6 Ghanche Embroidery/Stitching 01-07-16 to 15-07-16 24 7 Ghizer Embroidery/Stitching 08-08-16 to 22-08-16 39 9 Ghizer Embroidery/Stitching 10-10-16 to 24-10-16 31 10 Ghizer Embroidery/Stitching 15-10-16 to 30-10-16 30 11 Ghizer Embroidery/Stitching 05-12-16 to 19-12-16 25 12 Astor Embroidery/Stitching 12-07-16 to 26-07-16 27 13 Astor Traditional hand knitting 24-08-16 to 07-09-16 31 14 Astor Traditional hand knitting 26-09-16 to 10-10-16 25 15 Hunza Embroidery/Stitching 01-10-16 to 16-10-16 30 16 Hunza Embroidery/Stitching 29-09-16 to 14-10-16 24 17 Nager Embroidery/Stitching 09-08-16 to 24-08-16 30 18 Nager Embroidery/Stitching 29-09-16 to 14-10-16 28 19 Nager Embroidery/Stitching 21-09-16 to 04-10-16 33 20 Raw material provided to the CTC artisans of G-B 60 Total 557
A. GILGIT:
a) 21 female panel master trainers from various Districts got a Training of Trainers (TOT) on embroidery/ stitching, graphing, color scheming, costing of raw material and costing of marketable products.
b) TA/DA has been provided to trainer’s from far long areas of District. c) Raw material has been provided to 21 artisans. d) Hand Weaving looms, warpers, and other instruments have been utilized at CTC Gilgit. e) 30 female home based artisans trained in embroidery/ stitching technical skill on two kinds of marketable products for local market to earning purpose.
89 f) Various kind of embroidery raw material has provided to the 51 artisans.
g) 75 female home based unemployed artisans trained in hand weaving shawl making skill.
h) Raw material (Acrylic Thread) has been provided to the 75 artisans. Master trainers have got chance to transfer their skills to unskilled home based female. Hand Weaving looms and warper, and other instruments has been utilizes at CTC Gilgit district.
SKARDU:
a) 10 female home based artisans trained in hand weaving shawl making skill. b) Hand Weaving looms and warpers, and other instruments have been utilized at CTC Skardu. c) Raw material (Acrylic Thread) has been provided to 10 artisans. d) 51 female homes based unemployed artisans trained in embroidery/stitching technical skill on two kinds of marketable products for local market to earning purpose. e) Various kinds of embroidery raw material has been provided to 51 embroidery artisans. f) Master trainers have got chance to transfer their skills to unskilled 51 home based females.
B. GHANCHE:
a) 15 female home based artisans trained in hand weaving shawl making skill. b) Raw material (Acrylic Thread) has provided to the 15 artisans. c) Hand Weaving looms and warper, and other instruments has been utilized at CTC Ghanche District.
90 d) 42 female home based artisans trained in embroidery/ stitching technical skill on two kinds of marketable products for local market to earning purpose. e) Various kind of embroidery raw material has provided to the 42 embroidery artisans. f) Master trainers have got chance to transfer their skills to unskilled home based female. g) 75 female home based unemployed artisans trained in hand weaving shawl making skill. h) Raw material (Acrylic Thread) has provided to the 75 artisans. Master trainers have got chance to transfer their skills to unskilled home based female. Hand Weaving looms and warper, and other instruments has been utilizes at CTC Ghanche district. C. GHIZER:
a) 125 female homes based artisans trained in embroidery/stitching technical skill on two kinds of marketable products for local market to earning purpose. b) Various kind of embroidery raw material has provided to the 125 embroidery artisans. c) 15 female homes based artisans trained in hand made pattu making skill. d) Raw material (Acrylic Thread) has provided to the 15 pattu weavers artisans of CTC Imit & CTC Yaseen. e) Master trainers have got chance to transfer their skills to unskilled home based female. f) Hand Weaving looms and warrper, and other instruments has been utilized at CTC Yasin & CTC Immit Ghizer District. g) 95 female home based unemployed artisans trained in hand weaving shawl making and embroider/stitching skill.
91 h) Raw material (Acrylic Thread) has been provided to 90 artisans. Master trainers have got chance to transfer their skills to unskilled home based female. Hand Weaving looms and warrper, and other instruments has been utilizes at CTC Skardu district. i) Hand Weaving looms and warrper, and other instruments have been utilized at CTC Yasin Ghizer district. 105 female home based unemployed artisans were trained in local handmade Patuu making skills. Raw material (Acrylic Thread) has provided to the artisans. Master trainers have got chance to transfer their skills to unskilled home based female. D. ASTORE:
a) 27 female home based artisans trained in embroidery/stitching technical skill on two kinds of marketable products for local market to earning purpose. b) Various kind of embroidery raw material has provided to the 27 embroidery artisans. c) 56 female home based craft workers trained in traditional hand knitting on various knitting products. d) Various color of knitting thread and knitting needles has provided to 56 traditional hand knitting artisans. e) Master trainers have got chance to transfer their skills to unskilled home based females. f) 180 female home based unemployed artisans trained in embroidery/stitching on two kinds of marketable products for local market to earning livelihoods. Various kind of embroidery raw material has been provided to 60 artisans. g) 33 trainers from various Districts of Gilgit-Baltistan have been trained on Hand Loom maintenance, wrapper techniques of products grading and costing of raw material and finished product for local market. Raw material has been provided.
92 h) TA/DA has been provided to the far flung Districts 22 trainers from various District of Gilgit Baltistan have been imported training in various trades including embroidery, stitching, Graphing, color scheming, costing of raw material and costing of marketable finished products and grading of Products. HUNZA:
a) 10 female homes based artisans trained in hand weaving shawl making skill. b) Hand Weaving looms and warper, and other instruments has been utilized at CTC Ganish, Hunza District. c) Raw material (Acrylic Thread) has provided to the 10 shawl weaving artisans. d) 54 female homes based artisans trained in embroidery/ stitching technical skill on two kinds of marketable products for local market to earning purpose. e) Various kind of embroidery raw material has provided to the 54 embroidery artisans. f) Master trainers have got chance to transfer their skills to unskilled home based females. NAGER:
a) 86 female home based artisans trained in embroidery/ stitching technical skill on two kinds of marketable products for local market to earning purpose. b) Various kind of embroidery raw material has provided to the 86 embroidery artisans. c) Master trainers have got chance to transfer their skills to unskilled home based females. d) Hand Weaving looms and warrper, and other instruments has been utilized at CTC Jaffar Abad, Nager District. e) 10 home based artisans trained in pattu weaving. f) Raw material (Acrylic Thread) has provided to the 10 artisans of Pattu weavers on handlooms.
93 Gilgit Baltistan:
Gilgit Baltistan’s artisans are very skilled and adept in their crafts. Be it of their art embroidery, weaving, printing or designing, they are master in every suspect. Keeping the above facts the government of Gilgit baltistan has initiated self-employment program to enhance the capacity level of handicrafts industry. The program aimed at reducing the economic of communities through income supplementary burden.
Following were the achievements of the project:
Progress/Achievement
3.2 GILGIT-BALTISTAN COUNCIAL SECRETARIAT
The Gilgit-Baltistan Council (GBC) has been established as per Article 33 of the Gilgit-Baltistan (Empowerment and Self Governance) Order, 2009 under the Chairmanship of the Prime Minister of Pakistan. Its inaugural Session was held in the last year, its 2nd Session was held in the month of October 2011 and its 3rd Session was held on 21st March 2012 under the Chairmanship of PM.
Gilgit-Baltistan Council Secretariat has one Joint Secretary (BS-20), two Deputy Secretaries (BS-19) and one Deputy Chief (BS-19). The Deputy Secretaries are In-charge of wing. It has administrative, Finance, Planning & Engineering Wings as per detail given as under:-
3.2.1 ADMINISTRATIVE AND PERSONAL WING
This wing comprises three Section Officers and one Legal Officer and is responsible for administration and establishment matters. Admn Wing has forwarded the Medical Attendance Rule after approval of Secretary Ministry of Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit- Baltistan to the Chairman Gilgit-Baltistan Council / Prime Minister of Pakistan for final approval and implementation in Gilgit- Baltistan Council.
3.2.2 FINANCE AND ACCOUNT WING
This wing is headed by Deputy Secretary (Finance & Accounts) and comprises two Section Officers and one Accounts
94 Officer. This wing is responsible for administration and establishment matters of Income Tax, Audit and Accounts Department of Gilgit-Baltistan. This also administers Income Tax Appellate Tribunal.
3.2.3 PLANNING WING
This wing is headed by the Deputy Chief (Planning) and comprises of Research officer and Planning Officer for monitoring of Council’s projects and schemes.
3.2.4 ENGINEERING WING
This wing will be headed by Executive Engineer and comprised of Engineering Unit i.e. Assistant Executive Engineer and Sub Engineer. They will perform job as per job description given in council’s works procedure. Recruitment Rules of these posts have been approved by FPSC/ Gilgit-Baltistan Council Service Commission and now are being notified.
It is pointed out that Administrative /Personal Wing and Finance Accounts Wing and Planning Wing and Engineer is yet un-functional. However, this wing will also become functional after enhancement of activities of Gilgit-Baltistan Council Secretariat.
The Gilgit-Baltistan Council Secretariat is in a nascent stage. It has adapted the Civil Servants Act, 1973 alongwith all rules, notifications and orders made there under. It is an organization established on the pattern of AJ&K Council with similar pay, Allowances and Privileges. The Financial incentives and relief given to the employees of the Government of Pakistan are allowed to the employees of Gilgit-Baltistan Council Secretariat.
3.2.5 LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE AUTHORITY.
The Council has been entrusted with the Legislative and executive authority in the field of electricity, Mineral & mines, Tourism, bulk water storage and forest. This Council intends to achieve these objectives by ensuring foreign investment and bringing prosperity with the help of the Government of Gilgit- Baltistan.
95 The Gilgit-Baltistan Council is empowered to make laws with respect to matters defined in the third schedule with all residuary powers vested in the Assembly. This Council, therefore, is the supreme authority for the coordination and working out of all arrangements evolving Government of Pakistan and Gilgit- Baltistan. Gilgit-Baltistan Council endeavors that Gilgit-Baltistan rises at least to the same level as the areas of Pakistan. The Council is thus faced with a great challenge to ensure prosperity in the Gilgit-Baltistan. Therefore, Council intends to achieve its objectives with the help of Government of Gilgit-Baltistan.
The Executive Authority of the Council is exercised by the Chairman (Prime Minister of Pakistan) who may act either directly or through the Council Secretariat headed by a Federal Minister nominated by the Chairman as In-charge of the Council.
3.2.6 10TH SESSION OF THE GILGIT-BALTISTAN COUNCIL
1. The 10th Session of the Gilgit-Baltistan Council was held on 30th June, 2017 under the Chairmanship of Vice Chairman, GB Council/ Governor, GB who was authorized by the Chairman, Gilgit-Baltistan Council to chair the Session of the GB Council under Rule 9 (5) of the Gilgit-Baltistan Council Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business, 2010 due to his preoccupation.
Legislation.
2. During the Session only one act, the Gilgit-Baltistan Council Finance (Adaptation) Act, 2017 (Act I of 2017) was passed by the Council.
3.2.7 Budget 2016-17.
3. In the Session, the Budget of the Council for the year 2016-17 amounting to Rs.1281.020 million as per details given below was also passed by the Gilgit-Baltistan Council:
RECEIPTS
(Rs. in million) (A) Tax Revenue Rs. 1235.200 (B) Non-Tax Revenues Rs. 274.010 (C) Capital Receipts. Rs. 12.000 Total Receipts Rs. 1521.210
96 3.2.8 EXPENDITURE
(A) Development Expenditure Rs. 654.618
(B) Non-Development Expenditure Rs. 626.402
Total Expenditure Rs. 1281.020
3.2.9 FOREST WORKING PLAN FOR PRIVATE FORESTS OF DISTRICT DIAMER, GILGIT- BALTISTAN.
1. Private Forests of Chilas, Darel and Tangir in GB are unique in that 100 percent ownership is with the local tribal communities belonging to two dominated ethnic races. The management responsibility is however, with the Government of Pakistan as exercised through Gilgit-Baltistan Forest Department. These private forests have undergone through multiple.
3.2.10 TOURISM:
Adventure Tourism in Gilgit-Baltistan
During the season 2016-17, permits to 129 trekking groups consisting of 695 foreign tourists were issued in Restricted Areas of Gilgit-Baltistan. Moreover, permits to 32 mountaineering expedition consisting of 212 foreign tourists were issued for climbing various peaks (more than 6500 meters in height) located in the Gilgit-Baltistan.
International Tourism Exchange (ITB Berlin)
An amount of Rs. 4.761 million was released for participation/ representation of Pakistan in International Tourism Exchange, world’s leading trade and travel show, held in Berlin, Germany in March 2017. Due to participation in the said event, a soft image of Pakistan was portrayed to the world and inflow of foreign tourists in GB region also improved (especially for adventure tourism).
97 Tourism Policy for Gilgit-Baltistan
A Tourism Policy and Framework for Public Private Partnership has been developed for the uplift of Tourism industry of Gilgit-Baltistan with the assistance of USAID. The policy will help establish tourism industry in Gilgit-Baltistan with many new jobs which will substantially reduce the unemployment rate and will augment the economic growth especially in Gilgit-Baltistan and generally in Pakistan.
Porter wage Rates Gilgit-Baltistan
Porter wage rates in Gilgit-Baltistan for mountaineering/ trekking for the year 2016-17 were revised and notified.
Provision of Security/facilitation to Visiting Foreign Tourists
A mechanism to provide security to visiting foreign tourists in GB region has been devised and police presence is ensured with the visiting foreign tourists. A daily situational report in this regard is being generated by the Home Department GB Government in order to monitor daily inflow/outflow of foreigners in the region, especially during summer tourist season.
A Comprehensive mechanism has been devised in consultation with Gilgit-Baltistan Government for provision of necessary facilitation to the foreign tourists during their trekking/ mountaineering expeditions. Promotional material pertaining to tourism in Gilgit-Baltistan was prepared and shared with Pakistani Embassies/Mission abroad in order to attract tourism in Pakistan.
3.2.11 ADMIN SECTION
The case for 100% quota to Gilgit-Baltistan domicile in Gilgit Baltistan Council Secretariat has been taken up with Prime Minister’s office.
Medical attendance rules have been finalized and summary was moved to the Chairman of Gilgit-Baltistan Council/Prime Minister of Pakistan for approval.
98 3.2.12 Legal Section
Appointment of Acting Chief Judge, Chief Court, Gilgit- Baltistan, Gilgit.
Appointment of Judge, Chief Court, Gilgit-Baltistan, Gilgit.
Appointment of Appellate Tribunal for disposal of Appeals in Gilgit-Baltistan, Gilgit.
(i) Legal Section prepared and submitted para wise comments of all litigation cases preferred against the Council in addition to legal advice tendered on any issue referred to the Section.
PCPPI—1154(18) M/o KA&GB—11-02-2019—300 copies (PC-4)
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