PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa finance ministry has approved the release of Rs 3.14 billion for the merged districts, to boost development in the region.
As per detail, the substantial allocation will support various sectors, including agriculture, education, energy, health, and infrastructure. The funds will be distributed across different sectors, with Rs 65 million earmarked for agricultural development, Rs 284 million for primary and secondary education, and Rs 200 million for higher education.
Additionally, Rs 110 million will be allocated for energy infrastructure, Rs 297 million for healthcare services, and Rs 56 million for housing and development projects. Other sectors receiving funding include food (Rs 8 million), forestry (Rs 19 million), industry (Rs 47 million), information (Rs 2 million), law and justice (Rs 49 million), livestock (Rs 33 million), and local government (Rs 1 million).
The finance department will oversee the distribution of these funds, ensuring effective utilization for administrative schemes, salaries, and utility projects in the merged districts. –Agencies
