LAHORE, Sept 4: The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) on Wednesday approved six schemes with an estimated cost of Rs14 billion.

The PDWP in its 24th meeting chaired by P&D Board chairman Nabeel Awan approved provision of wheelchairs, prosthetics, hearing aids, and other assistive devices for Persons With Disabilities costing Rsibn.

The Chief Minister Population Management and Family Planning Programme will get Rsibn.

The board approved Rs999.726 million for the improvement of Jhang-Toba Tek Singh road from Shakarganj Sugar Mill to Toba Tek Singh Motorway Interchange; Rs2.79bn for rehabilitation of JhangBhakkar Road from Mallu Mor to Bharairhi, Rs6.284bn for design and construction of a Net Zero Energy Building and Rs2.31bn for construction of Rohtas Fort By-Pass Road. Staff Reporter