LOCAL GOVERNMENT, DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSPORT .................................................... 18 Karachi Division: .......................................................................................................................... 19 Hyderabad Division: .................................................................................................................... 20 Mirpukhas Division: ..................................................................................................................... 21 Shaheed Benazirabad Division: .................................................................................................... 21 Larkana Division: ......................................................................................................................... 22 Sukkur Division: ........................................................................................................................... 22 Transport: ................................................................................................................................... 23
AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK AND FISHERIES .......................................................................... 24 IRRIGATION ................................................................................................................................. 25
ENVIRONMENT, FORESTS AND WILDLIFE ............................................................................ 27
WOMEN DEVELOPMENT, GENDER MAINSTREAMING AND MINORITY AFFAIRS ................... 27
WELFARE MEASURES .......................................................................................................... 28 Community Development: .......................................................................................................... 28 Conditional Cash Transfers: ......................................................................................................... 29 Accelerated Action Plan to reduce Stunting and Malnutrition: ..................................................... 29 Grants and Subsidies on Food Items: ........................................................................................... 29 Universal Accident Insurance Scheme: ........................................................................................ 29 Health Insurance Policy: .............................................................................................................. 29 Pays and Allowances of Government Employees: ........................................................................ 30
It is my honor to rise before this august house to present the budget of the fiscal year 2017-18. This is the second time that I am presenting the budget in the holy month of Ramzan. And I want to thank Almighty Allah for bestowing this opportunity upon me.
This past year has been a year of phenomenal changes both in our own country and internationally. As citizens of the world, we must strive to keep pace with the change. There is great potential in Sindh, its people, its resources and the unique position it holds in the country. However, we cannot afford to be lazy and think that growth will take care of itself. It is only through smart choices, informed decision-making and unrelenting effort that we can forge ahead for a better future.
Since being sworn in as Chief Minister, my cabinet and I have been singularly devoted to the progress and uplift of this province.
We have over seen the upgradation of schools and establishment of colleges and
universities, We have renovated and constructed the lining of canals, We have initiated the installation of solar powered tube-wells, We have established Agro-export processing zones, We have committed to the training of law and order personnel, We have charged through the building of hospitals and roads, And through dedicated attempts, have overseen the inclusion of transport
systems within CPEC, to name just a few. Mr. Speaker,
The task before us was arduous and demanded single minded focus and perseverance. We are armed with the vision of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and ShaheedMohtarma Benazir Bhutto. The sagacious and visionary leadership of Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and President Asif Ali Zardari, emboldened us to take necessary decisions and tough stances. It was not an easy road, but together we have managed to
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make great strides. I believe we are on the path towards a healthy, educated, safer, prosperous and modern Sindh.
The leadership of the Pakistan Peoples Party believes in outlining policies which have far reaching long term benefits for the nation as a whole. As a humble worker of the party, my team and I strive to serve all of Sindh in order to bring the people and their resources to their full potential. We want to ensure that our future generations grow up in an environment, which maximizes prospects for growth and development in all sectors of society. We strive to serve the people of Sindh to the best of our abilities and it is these efforts and sacrifices of the Pakistan Peoples Party and its leadership that has blessed us with the gift of democracy.
As Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed said: “Pakistan's future viability, stability and security lie in empowering its people and building political institutions. My goal is to prove that the fundamental battle for the hearts and minds of a generation can be accomplished only under democracy.”
Keeping in mind that we are custodians of a great trust, we have never compromised on our principles of serving the people of Sindh regardless of caste, creed or religion. We must concentrate on providing equal opportunity and economic empowerment across the board, in both urban and rural areas. Poverty and ignorance restrict growth, pushing us backward, no matter where it is situated. Only when our people have access to the best healthcare, education and economic opportunities will our goals be accomplished. The only way forward is together, as a nation, as a people and as members of this esteemed assembly.
ایک ہو جائیں تو بن سکتے ہیں خورشید مبیں
ورنہ ان بکھرے ہوئے تاروں سے کیا کام بنے
جناب اسپیکر،
پیپلز پارٹی نے ہمیشہ سیاسی مفاہمت پر یقین رکھا ہے۔ ہم ایک نظریاتی جماعت اور شہید ذولفقار علی بھٹو کے کارکن ہیں۔ ہمارا مقصد رنگ و نسل، مذہب، عقیدے، زبان سے باالتر ہو کرعوام الناس کی خدمت کرنا ہے۔ اس مقصد کی خاطر ہم خود چل کر اپنے سیاسی مخالفین کے دروازوں پر دستک دیتے ائے ہیں اور ائندہ بھی دیتے
رہیں گے۔ ہم نے اپنے دور حکومت میں ترقی کے مختلف اہداف بڑی لگن اور تندہی سے حاصل کئے ہیں۔ اج کا سندھ سرمایہ کاری کے لئے ایک محفوظ اور موزوں انتخاب ہے۔ ضرورت اس امر کی ہے کہ ہم اپنے سیاسی
اختالفات سندھ کی ترقی کی راہ میں حائل نہ ہونے دیں۔
I want to say with great regret that the hurdles we faced in this upward trek were compounded by the Federal Government. The Federal Government is the major contributor to Sindh’s finances comprising of 75% in its entirety. It is a fact that these shares inevitably fall short of the estimates we provide every year. As a resultthere is ambivalence and inconsistency in achieving our outlined targets. We have always extended the maximum possible support to the Federal Government, but this continuous oversight is disheartening to say the least. We hereby urge the Federal Government to ensure that Sindh is given its fair share of resources in a timely and efficient manner. The failure of the Federal Government to grant the 9th NFC award yet again is proof of the inefficiencies plaguing the system at such a high level.
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Mr. Speaker, this budget represents a continuation of our policies and is
testament to our leadership’s consistency and single mindedness towards the uplift of the people who have placed their faith and trust in us. I will now present revised estimates for the year 2016-17
Revised Estimates 2016-17: Mr. Speaker, Against an estimated budgetary amount of PKR 854.5 billion the revised receipts of the Province for Current Financial Year 2016-17 stand at PKR 873.9 billion. As mentioned earlier we are facing a shortfall on account of Federal Transfers. During ten months of this financial year against budgeted receipts of 456 billion we have only received 382 billion. Based on these figures we will be facing a shortfall of 95 billion at the end of this financial year. Receipts of Federal PSDP are revised to PKR 5.9 billion from PKR 12.2 billion; whereas revised Foreign Project Assistance stands at PKR 23.04 billion. We were largely able to achieve our provincial tax receipt targets. The Sindh Revenue Board and Excise, Taxation & Narcotics Control Department were able to achieve their tax targets. However, non-tax receipts targets were compromised due to fewer land transactions during current financial year. The provincial tax and non-tax receipt is revised to PKR 159.29 billion against an estimated target of PKR 166.03 billion. Mr. Speaker, On the expenditure side the budget has been revised from PKR 869.11 billion to PKR 877.59 billion. The current expenditure has been revised to PKR 606.96 billion from PKR 572.76 billion. The increase is primarily because of the outside supplementary budgetary allocation of PKR 25 billion made on account of settlement of longstanding electricity dues. We had undertaken a comprehensive reconciliation exercise of electricity dues and as a result of our diligent efforts only PKR 27 billion were payable against a demand of PKR 55 billion.
The development expenditure is revised at PKR 210.5 billion against an estimated allocation of PKR 225 billion. It is worth mentioning that current financial year recorded the highest utilization of development funds. By the end of CFY we will be able to spend 88 % of the development budget that is 20 % higher than last FY. It reflects on our growing capacity and our rational financial management. We have revisited our release policy and decided that:
Release of allocated funds in one go for schemes to be completed during current financial year.
Release of allocated funds for ongoing schemes in two equal installments.
Total release for 502 schemes earmarked to be completed during CFY including 355 schemes kept on fast track.
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Budget Estimates 2017-18: Mr. Speaker, The total receipts of Province for financial year 2017-18 are estimated at PKR 1.02 trillion against an estimated expenditure of PKR 1.04 trillion. Receipt estimate reflect an increase of 19.3% over budget estimate of PKR 854.5 billion for Current Financial Year. Receipts from Federal Government on account of revenue assignment, straight transfer and grants are estimated at PKR 627.3 billion. Receipts from Federal Government are 61.5 % of the total receipts of the Province. Receipts of Federal PSDP are estimated at PKR 27.3 billion. Receipts on account of Foreign Project Assistance (FPA), budgetary support loans and grants are estimated at PKR 42.7 billion. Receipts from provincial own sources including tax and non-tax receipts are estimated at PKR 199 billion. The targets of provincial own sources have been increased by 16.5%. On the expenditure side the outlay of budget is estimated at PKR 1.04 trillion as against budget estimate of PKR 869.11 billion, reflecting an increase of 19.6%. The current expenditure including Current Revenue Expenditure of PKR 666.47 billion and Current Capital Expenditure of PKR 32.64 billion stands at PKR 699.11 billion. For next financial year Current Expenditure constitutes 68.2% of the total provincial budget reflecting an increase of 14 % over estimates of PKR 572.7 billion for current financial year. Mr. Speaker, Estimates of development expenditure for Financial Year 2017-18 are pitched at PKR 274 billion. This allocation is unprecedented and an all-time high. It speaks volumes about our efficient resource allocation. Sindh has witnessed a decade of sustainable development. We are committed to take Sindh to new heights of progress and prosperity. Mr. Speaker, During the current financial year, we undertook interventions to improve financial management and reporting. We have submitted before this house quarterly Budget Execution Reports. Also, for successive years we have been preparing the Budget Strategy Paper unfolding commitment of the government towards transparency and disclosure. I hope that in future such documents will generate discussion and response from this house so that we can improve further. Mr. Speaker, This peoples’ government has remained overtly cautious about the growth in size of government vis-a-vis service delivery. It is the responsibility of a government to create employment opportunities, however, such creation of opportunities should be carefully planned. During our tenure, we have only made appointments based on need while ensuring meritocracy. For next financial year, we have created around 49000 posts. The
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major impact is on the already employed but abandoned Lady Health Workers. Over 25000 employees of Lady Health Workers program will be incorporated in service of Sindh. Besides, 10000 personnel will be recruited in Sindh Police.
EDUCATION Mr. Speaker, US President Franklin D. Roosevelt famously said, “Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely. The real safeguard of democracy, therefore, is education.”
In this day and age where extremist ideologies and terrorist threats from without and within run rife in our society, education is our only hope. For only education will ultimately protect us from a bleak future where hatred, bigotry and separatism make up the prevalent mindset. Our children and our youth are literally the future of our nation. If we are to prevail as a fair, just and emancipated people, we must invest heavily into our schools and specially our teachers. We must take a good look at the curriculum being followed in the schools to ensure that they are free from extremist ideas and train our teachers so that they take a genuine interest in promoting inquisitiveness and curiosity in our children from the outset such that our future generation comprises of thinkers and innovators in every field of inquiry.
Thus the People’s Government has allocated the highest percentage of resources towards education in the year 2017-18. It will see an increase of 24% over allocation of current financial year. Critics may say that increase in allocation is because of the salary component. But, here I would like to present that the increase in non-salary allocation of education sector is much higher and has been increasing over the years. For the next financial year we propose to enhance the budget for education to PKR 202.2 billion from PKR 163.12 billion. Grants for universities and education institutions have been kept at PKR 5 billion. Mr. Speaker, During the current financial year we had allocated PKR 17.230 billion for ADP of education sector. 48 important development schemes have been completed during the CFY including:
For better and well-coordinated administration of the sector, Education Department has been bifurcated. We had the experience of over exhausted administration in case of Education Department. It was expedient to simplify the administrative structure both for improvement of education and for ease of employees.
150 school buildings for shelter-less schools constructed.
50 buildings constructed to upgrade existing primary schools to middle schools.
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275 buildings of primary. Elementary, secondary and higher secondary schools renovated/rehabilitated.
Cadet College, Gadap has been completed at a cost of PKR 1.5 billion. Additional infrastructure facilities have been provided at Cadet College, Petaro and Cadet College, Sanghar.
23 school buildings have been completed in District Sukkur and Khairpur under USAID funded Sindh Basic Education Programme. 50 schemes will be completed during next financial year.
10,000 youths have been trained in approved trades by Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Human Resource Research and Development Board.
39 institutions were rehabilitated/renovated by STEVTA to improve capacity and efficiency through World Bank assisted Sindh Skill Development Project.
Through the Current Revenue side following achievements were made:
Through fair and transparent process 23 higher secondary schools have been outsourced to reputed private organizations under PPP Mode.
Text Books worth PKR 2 billion have been provided to students free of cost.
To encourage female participation an amount of PKR 1.5 billion has been spent on stipends.
Funds of PKR 1 billion meant for School Management Committees were released and utilized.
PKR 2 billion has been spent on School Infrastructure Development.
School Consolidation grant of PKR 1.17 billion was provided during CFY for provision of missing and additional facilities.
Following major interventions are expected to complete during next financial year:
Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Sakrand, at Shaheed Benazirabad at a cost of PKR 1.1 billion.
Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering Science & Technology, Constituent College/ Campus at Larkana at a cost of PKR 2.6 billion.
Development of Department of Food Engineering and ancillary Infrastructure at NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi.
For next financial year, following important schemes will be rolled out:
Rehabilitation of Existing Infrastructure and Development ofBasic Facilities at the University of Sindh Jamshoro at a cost of PKR 151 million.
PKR 120 million have been allocated for Strengthening of Key Science Laboratories in Government HighSchools at Taluka Level across the Province.
Strengthening of Infrastructure Phase-I (Replacement of Water &Sewerage Networks) at University of Karachi at a cost of PKR 129 million.
PKR 131 million for development of Dawood University of Engineering& Technology (DUET) Karachi.
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Mr. Speaker, It is very important to recognize the efforts of hardworking students. From the next financial year, we are introducing a reward system whereby PKR 100,000/- will be given to each student who is able to secure A-1 in Intermediate and Matriculation exams. PKR 750 million have been earmarked for the said purpose in the next financial year. It is equally important to make our examination systems transparent. During this year, we have taken steps to identify and eradicate cheating mafia in different cities of Sindh. We will further strengthen the examination system so our meritorious students can repose their trust in our interventions and reap benefits to secure their future education. Mr. Speaker, Another important initiative of Government of Sindh is creation of endowment fund for Colleges and Universities. For next financial year, we have kept PKR 1 billion for the said endowment fund. The fund is aims to provide financial assistance to students. Also, an amount of PKR 1 billion has been kept for free registration and board examinations at all levels of education for students for public sector institutions. This intervention will serve as an incentive for students to appear in board exams andit will also improve the enrolment in public sector institutions.
Sindh Education Foundation: Mr. Speaker, I would like to commend the efforts of the Sindh Education Foundation towards increasing the quality of education for some of the province’s most under privileged areas. The Foundation is serving almost 500,000 students in 2100 schools all over Sindh. For next year, we plan to increase its outreach to 650,000 students through a network over 2400 schools. The Foundation has enhanced the number of schools and students at post primary level. Around 80,000 students of 400 elementary and secondary schools are being served. The Foundation also has launched ‘Adolescent and Adult Learning Program’ for those less-privileged who were deprived of education in their early years of life. Also, the Foundation has initiated a ‘Teach for Change’ program through which young graduates from reputed institutions are encouraged to teach in poor locality schools. Government of Sindh has been providing monetary support to the foundation. For next year we intend to provide Sindh Education Foundation PKR 8.08 billion, an increase of 7% over allocation of current financial year. Also, during next financial year construction of Sindh Education Foundation Complex will start at a cost of PKR 145 million.
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HEALTH Mr. Speaker,
The provision of quality health care is the responsibility of every government. This is a basic right for all its citizens instead of as a privilege for the few who can afford to pay expensive doctors in private clinics. Beginning at the basics, vaccines are the most effective health intervention in terms of economics. They lower the possibility of disease and ensure that children grow up healthier and better equipped to fight with disease throughout their lives. This lowers the cost of healthcare required in the future.
Health remains a priority sector and resource allocation for the sector keeps on expanding. For the next financial year, an allocation of PKR 100.32 billion is proposed as against an allocation of PKR 79.88 billion during current financial year. The ADP of health is pitched at PKR 15.50 billion compared to allocation of PKR 14 billion for Current Financial Year. The next financial year will witness an increase of 26% in total allocation for Health Sector. We are dedicated to improve the health cover and are striving to maximize the facilities at the primary level. On the other hand, we are trying to improve service delivery and enhance operational capabilities at the secondary and tertiary levels. I would like to apprise this august house that through the District Health Information System we are able to capture health related issues of any specific area in real time. Resource allocation is done as per the real needs and requirement of the people. This has improved both the process of budgeting and provision of health services. Now I would present some major milestones that have been achieved during current financial year:
It is matter of great relief that no polio case has been reported from Sindh this year. I must appreciate all those who are involved in efforts for eradication of polio. I also urge to the members of this house to own this initiative and make Sindh and Pakistan polio-free.
Sindh has ensured the availability of vaccines and has brought structural improvements in management processes. Sindh Immunization Support Program is PKR 8.09 billion intervention and it will revolutionize the vaccination and inoculation process making our future generations healthier.
An important PKR 2.4 billion supplementary budgetary allocation was made to protect the Lady Health Workers Program. Federal Government has abandoned the program, but the program is so important and efficient at the grass root level that it compelled the Government of Sindh to step-in and own the initiative.
We have initiated the expansion of Lady Health Workers Program at a cost of PKR 982.31 million. The planned expansion will spread the program in hitherto uncovered areas with deployment of more than 2100 LHWs.
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Number of Community Midwives increased from 1697 to 2300 improving the availability of skilled birth attendants at harder to reach areas.
Training imparted to 292 male and female medical officers IMNCI (Integrated Management of Newborn and Child Illness), ENC (Essential Newborn Care), HBB (Helping Baby Breathing).
Government of Sindh has taken major initiative by launching Multi-Sectoral Accelerated Action Plan for Reduction of Stunting and Malnutrition namely ‘Sehatmand Sindh’. PKR 2.4 billion are allocated for fast track this program which aimed to reduce stunting rate from existing 48% to 30% in next five years.
PKR 600 million utilized on operationalization of Jacobabad Institute of Medical Sciences (JIMS). JIMS is a ‘great leap forward’ in the health sector of Sindh for it has provided with a state-of-art facility in people living in far flung areas not only of Sindh but also of Punjab and Balochistan.
Provision and installation of Cyclotron at JPMC at cost Rs. 197.00 million through outside budget grant.
Provision of Robotic Surgery facility to SIUT through outside budget grant of Rs. 250.00 million.
Provision and installation of Cyclotron for Cancer patients at SIUT Mehrunisa Hospital, Korangi at cost Rs. 400.00 million.
Operationalization of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Accident Emergency & Ancillary Services Complex at Civil Hospital Karachi is the multi-disciplinary complex of its kind in the province. It will work as Trauma center of excellence and a tertiary care facility for the entire province.
Execution of Pediatric Institute of Heart Diseases at NICVD Karachi began at cost of Rs. 1741.162 million.
Operationalization of Children Hospital at North Karachi (Funded through JICA Grant) at a cost of PKR 1.6 billion through performance based public private partnership arrangement.
Mr. Speaker,
I would like to highlight the performance of National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases. NICVD has conducted, in two years, over 7500 angioplasties including multiple ‘Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)’. NICVD has now become world’s largest center for angioplasties. Through our sustained efforts NICVD is now providing expensive life saving devices (ICD and CRT) free of cost to poor patients. The cost of each device is around PKR 750,000 to PKR 1,750,000. Considering the performance and efficiency of NICVD, we have increased the grant for NICVD from PKR 1.8 billion to PKR 4 billion for next financial year. An additional amount of PKR 380 million are kept for PCI program for poor patients. Also, we would be providing a grant of PKR 695 million each for satellite centers of NICVD at Larkana and Tando Muhammad Khan.
Also, I would like to mention the success of Mobile Health Care Units. The units are
providing free of cost medical services to people in remote and far-flung areas of Sindh. the services provided by these units include complete diagnostic and treatment facilities, laboratory test facilities, x-ray and ultrasound facility, nebulization and pulmonary functions
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facility, emergency cardiac treatment, minor general and gynecological surgeries etc. PKR 375 million are kept for Mobile Health Care Units for next financial year. Mr. Speaker,
Building on our successes and as a continuation of our policies we have a detailed roadmap for expanding our health sector. For the next financial year, we plan to unfold the following interventions:
25000 new posts will be created at different levels of health management.
Grant for SIUT, Karachi has been increased from PKR 4 billion to PKR 4.5 billion.
Grant of Indus Hospital Karachi has been doubled from PKR 500 million to PKR 1 billion.
PKR 690.14 million for strengthening and expanding the Extended Program for Immunization (EPI), 2118 additional posts of vaccinators have been created. Also, 300 new Solar ILR Refrigerators will be provided in far flung areas of Sindh to enhance the outreach of program.
Automation of Sindh Heath Department at a cost of PKR 280 million.
Hospital Waste Management Program will be launched in all major hospitals of Sindh at a cost of PKR 75 million.
PKR 200 million for upgradation of THQ hospital at Sujawal to DHQ.
Provision of Mammographic Machines to all Tertiary Care Facilities.
Establishment of 200 Bedded Hospital & Operation Theatre at GMM Medical College, Sukkur at a cost of PKR 150 million.
Establishment of Cancer Ward at Civil Hospital Mirpurkhas.
Construction of Cancer Ward at NIMRA, Jamshoro at a cost of PKR 107 million.
Establishment of Health Management Information System (HMIS) in hospitals of Sindh Province at a cost of PKR 400 million.
Establishment of 30 Bedded Pediatrics Intensive Care Unit at Liaquat university Hospital, Hyderabad at a cost of PKR 50 million.
PKR 62 million for Up gradation of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Maternity Homeinto 50 bedded hospital at Gulshan-e-Hadeed, Malir.
Strengthening & Improvement of 50 Bedded Hospital at Surjani, Karachi.
Strengthening of monitoring and surveillance of Health system at a cost of PKR 56 million.
Hepatitis Control Sentinel Sites increased shall be increased from 63 to 73.
About 550,000 School going Children, 400,000 General Populations, 75,000 High Risk Population & High Risk Groups, 25,000 Jail-inmates and 2500 Hemophilic patients vaccinated against HBV
LAW AND ORDER Mr. Speaker,
Our country has been subjected to decades of instability and uncertainty. This is the result of bad policies, meddling neighbors and a significant proportion of the population
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succumbing to the ideals of a violent and distorted version of religion. When hate rhetoric permeates our worshipping places, our educational institutions and media outlets, we are faced with a clear and present danger at our doorsteps. The bombing of the Sufi Shrine of Sehwan Sharif, my ancestral home, came as a shock not just to the victims of this atrocity, but also to the rest of the nation. Sufi ideals espouse peace and love for all of God’s creations. Even this has been thwarted and twisted to present a bogus representation of Islam. An Islam whereby killing innocents is justified based on how people choose to worship the Almighty Allah. The slightest digression from the path of the radicalized is cause for proclaiming death to the infidel.
In these trying times, law and order remains at the forefront of our efforts to create a nation that is safe for all its citizens regardless of caste, creed and religious affiliation. The brave men and women who valiantly give up their lives in order to preserve our freedom can never be repaid in any form. However, we must make some efforts to alleviate to some degree, the suffering of their families and loved ones left behind. At the same time, strengthening our law enforcement agencies through trainings and equipment is at the forefront of our fight against terrorism.
Mr. Speaker,
In terms of resource allocation, the share of Home Department – including police, jails, rangers and other LEAs – is the second largest. Budgetary allocation for next financial is proposed at PKR 92.91 billion which reflects an increase of 10% over allocation of PKR 84.26 billion during current financial year.
Now, I would like to share achievements of our LEAs
We recognize the sacrifices made by our brave and selfless security personnel. As a token of our gratitude we have disbursed PKR 1000 million as compensation amongst the families of Shaheeds and injured personnel of our security forces.
Pakistan Army has imparted training to 3000 newly recruited police. PKR 300 million has been utilized for the purpose. Personnel trained by our professional army are expected to bring about attitudinal change and vigor in our Police force.
18,163 police personnel have been recruited through NTS. NTS is designed to ensure transparency and meritocracy.
The remunerations of staff performing duties at training institutions have been enhanced to make training assignments more lucrative.
12 facilitation centers are being established at Divisional level. These centers will assist a common man for issuance of character certificates, reporting of loss of valuable items, reporting of complaints, reporting on missing children, domestic violence, vehicle theft etc.
PKR 2 billion were provided to Sindh Police for purchase of new vehicles including 494 police mobiles and 351 motorcycles.
Sindh Rangers was provided PKR 175 million for purchase of new vehicles.
For the next financial year 2017-18, it is proposed that:
Total of 10000 new posts of different ranks are proposed for Sindh Police.
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PKR 2 billion for purchase of transport for Sindh Police.
Forensic Lab at an estimated cost of PKR 2.6 billion is being constructed to provide Sindh Police state of the art center to investigate and solve complex crimes.
Establishment of Intelligence School and Data Center for Sindh Police at a cost of PKR 280 million.
Reception rooms will be established in all police stations of Sindh. Reception rooms are designed to portray a softer image of Police.
3000 posts are proposed for security of CPEC related projects.
The capacity of Special Security Unit (SSU) is proposed to be enhanced by inducting 1000 personnel.
PKR 2 billion are proposed for procurement of security related equipment including hi-tech precision arsenal.
A feasibility study of PKR 200 million will be carried out for installation of security cameras in major cities of the province.
Mr. Speaker,
We are making efforts to improve our prisons. It is high time that we convert our traditional prisons in correctional facilities. For next financial year budget of prisons is being enhanced to PKR 4 billion. This reflects an increase of 19% over the allocation for this financial year. PKR 195 million are earmarked for installation of CCTV cameras in various prisons of Sindh.
ENERGY
The absence of efficient Energy supply will have disastrous consequences for any economy, agrarian, trade and technological alike. It is a matter of concern that Federal Government has failed to adequately address the energy crisis. On the other hand, energy remains on top of development agenda for the dynamic leadership of Pakistan Peoples Party.
We are not relying on a single source of energy provision to fuel our needs and are also looking into the provision of clean energy, which is so essential in the long run for the preservation of the planet and the ecology of our province.
The major achievements in energy sector during the Current Financial Year are:
100 MW Sindh Nooriabad Power Company has been established through Public Private Partnership. I would like to remind and show my gratitude to this august house that through stern efforts we were able to secure 20 Million Standard Cubic Feet (MMSCF) gas per day for Sindh Nooriabad Power Company Ltd. Now the plant is fully functional and contributing to mitigate power shortages of Karachi.
Sindh Transmission & Dispatch Company has been established. This is the 1st ever transmission line established by any provincial government. 132 KV Double Circuit from Nooriabad to Karachi has been successfully laid at a cost of PKR 1.95 billion to supply 100 MW to K-Electric.
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As per agreement with HESCO and SEPCO outstanding liabilities amounting to PKR 27.4 billion have been cleared.
Outstanding liabilities of Karachi Electric of PKR 13 billion have been cleared with intention to mitigate load-shedding and enhance production capacity. Unfortunately, K-Electric has disappointed us all. People of Karachi had to brave power outages even in this sacred month of Ramzan. We have taken up this issue with the management of K-Electric and with Federal Government.
Through strenuous efforts of the Government, long-awaited dream of Keti Bandar port and Power Park has been included in CPEC. Detailed bankable feasibility is underway.
Current monthly average billing of PKR 1.1 billion are being disbursed regularly amongst DISCOs.
477 MW of Wind Power has been added to the national grid during CFY. Total installed capacity of wind power projects now stands at 785 MW. It will be enhanced to 1085 MW in next financial year.
Energy Department is in process of finalizing Sindh Power Policy. The policy will unfold futuristic plan to cater for energy needs of Sindh.
6907 villages were electrified within two DISCOs (HESCO & SEPCO) and K-Electric through provincial funding of Rs.8479.084 millions. Electrification of 1170 villages is under progress through provincial funds of Rs.5994.346 million.
Government of Sindh has acquired 2.5% working interest in six (06) exploration blocks in Sindh under Petroleum (Exploration & Production) Policy 2012 through Sindh Energy Holding Company (SEHCL). These blocks are Armala, Ranipur, Zorgarh, Malir, Shahbandar and Khipro East, operated by OGDCL & PPL.
As of May, 2017, a total of 813 villages have been gasified by SSGCL through GoS funding.
Sindh Assembly has adopted a bill to affect the collection of Electricity Duty from the consumers of DISCOs directly into the account of Sindh Government.
Annual recovery of Electricity Duty from Non-Licensee (Private Power Producers) is Rs.55.261 million.
Annual recovery of various categories of fees is Rs.19.75 million.
Creating Qualified Human Resource in the electrical field i.e. (Electrical Supervisors & Wireman) through Electric Inspectorates for employment in public & private sectors.
Established Sindh Oil & Gas Development Company Pvt. Ltd.
Established Sindh Energy Holding Company Limited
Established Sindh Lakhra Coal Development Company Ltd.
Allah Allmighty has blessed Sindh with huge coal reserves at Thar estimated to be around 175 billion tonnes; one of the largest Lignite deposit in the world. Thar Coal resources have an estimated potential of generating 100,000 MW of electricity for a period of 300 years. Thar coal is the real game changer in Pakistan’s Energy scenario and is key to achieving Energy Security. Government of Sindh also ensures that social safeguards are in place for communities and citizens impacted by coal and related development. Government has established a predictable and enforceable legal and regulatory framework to support sector operations.
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Thar coal project at Block-II of Thar Coalfield is on schedule and the Sindh Engro Coal
Mining Company (SECMC) has removed 35% over burden from the coal mine. The company is now working to expand the coal mine to 22 MTPA and generate 2600 MW by the year 2021.
To support Thar coal infrastructure, a new four lane bridge over river Indus has been completed in a record period of 18 months near Thatta-Sujawal. Some major initiatives that are near completion, in Thar region, are:
PKR 16.5 billion for development of road network for movement of heavy machinery from Thatta to Thar Coalfields.
PKR 6.7 billion effluent and mine water disposal system will be completed shortly
PKR 845.59 for providing water to power plants at Thar from LBOD
Construction of airport at Islamkot at a cost of PKR 1.5 billion In the alternate energy following milestones have been achieved:
A project approved by the competent forum for electrification of schools and homes through Solar Photovoltaic technology, is under execution stage.
Issued 35 Letter of Intent (LOIs) for wind power plants for 2685 MW power generation under IPP mode.
Issued 24 Letter of Intent (LOIs) for solar power plants for 1500 MW power generation under IPP mode.
Issued 02 Letter of Intent (LOIs) for 24MW run of the river power generation projects.
Got allocated 18251 acres of land to 18 wind power projects and 15 solar power projects 33 renewable energy power projects in Renewable Energy Parks of Sindh.
For next year our targets for alternate energy are:
Electrification of 285 Primary Health Facilities situated at Tharparkar, Shaheed Benzairabad, Umerkot, Sanghar, Kashmore and Kambar districts through 352 Solar Photovoltaic schemes at a cost of PKR 454 Million.
Provision of 213 domestic biogas plants to potential users at Mirpurkhas, Badin, Sanghar and rural areas of Karachi division.
PKR 13 billion World Bank Funded ‘Sindh Renewable Energy Development Project’ will be rolled out during next financial year. The share of Government of Sindh in the project is PKR 2.6 billion. Through the project programs of Off-Grid Village Electrification, Urban Rooftop PV and Solar PV Demonstration power Plant will be established. PKR 500 Million will be provided for this project during next financial year.
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Mr. Speaker, For the next financial year we have kept a provision of PKR 15 billion for clearance of electricity dues of K-Electric, HESCO and SEPCO.
ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE
Mr. Speaker,
Our Government firmly believes that strategic investment in infrastructure produces a foundation for long-term growth, and this has remained our focus in the roads sector.
Linking markets to buyers and vice versa, providing efficient means of transporting the sick and saving lives in the process, and providing economic opportunities to communities these roads serve, the building and maintenance of our infrastructure remains a priority for the Sindh Government. Ideally 1 km of road per square km is considered a benchmark of a developed society. Our road density at present is around 04 km per square km. We have always been focused to keep on developing and expanding road infrastructure.
During the current financial year, we had planned to add 519 km to our road network and to improve 540 km of existing roads. I am pleased to inform this august house that the targets for current financial year will be timely achieved. For the next financial year we have increased ADP allocation for road sector to PKR 25.77 billion from PKR 13.54 billion.An amount of PKR 5 billion are kept for maintenance of road infrastructure.
Major road sector schemes that have been completed during CFY are:
PKR 2.36 billion reconditioning of road from Shaheed Benazirabadto Sanghar. This important segment of road will have a positive bearing on rural economy of the area.
PKR 2.13 billion widening and reconditioning of 12 km Dual Carriageway Road from Quaidabad to Steel Mill.
PKR 855.47 million for rehabilitation of 13 km dual carriageway from Steel Mill to GhagharPhatak.
Construction of overhead bridge on Railway line near SabziMandi, Shaheed Benazirabad at a cost of PKR 252.9 million
41 important road sectors schemes have been prioritized to completed by December
2017, including:
Widening and reconditioning of 70 km of Hala – Shahdadpur – Sanghar road at the cost PKR 700 million.
Widening and reconditioning of 25 km of Karachi – Thatta – Hyderabad road at a cost of PKR 1613 million.
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30 km Saeedabad to Shaheed Benazirabad road at a cost PKR 1844 million.
PKR 612 million improvement of Tando Muhammad Khan – MullaKatiyar road.
Widening and reconditioning of 29 km TandoAllahyar and Tando Adam Road at a cost of PKR 728 million.
PKR 527 million upgradation of 24 km Larkana – Meero Khan road.
Improvement of 38 km MataroGanhwar to Kharwah road at a cost of PKR 357 million.
Mr. Speaker, Our government believes in engaging private sector to assist Government undertake projects of national importance. Our initiatives have been successful and have yielded favorable results. Through Public-Private Partnerships we have been able to develop modern road infrastructure including:
JhirkMullaKatiyar Bridge – I request members of this august house to visit this bridge and witness the positive effects of this intervention. This important river Indus crossing will considerably increase the economic potential of the area.
Karachi-Thatta Dual Carriageway – is another important 8.85 billion intervention that will not only ease the traffic of Karachi City but will also add to the importance of Thatta. I am confident that 49.5 km important road will be completed by December.
Kandhkot-Ghotki Bridge – this important bridge will connect two important areas of northern Sindh. It is a PKR 10 Billion initiative and will be rolled out during next financial year.
M9-N5 Link Road – this 20 km proposed project will connect the Karachi Hyderabad Superhighway to Karachi Thatta National Highway.
Hyderabad-Tando Muhammad Khan Road – this PKR 5 billion project has been rolled out and work on project will start during next financial year.
Mr. Speaker, Government of Sindh with the assistance of Asian Development Bank has conceived ‘Sindh Provincial Road Improvement Project’ for construction/improvement of 328 km of following inter district roads connecting with National/Provincial Highways.
44 km road from Thull to Kandhkot
36 km road from Sheranpur to RatoDero
64 km road from Khyber to Sanghar
63 km road from Sanghar to Mirpurkhas Under the project roads will strategically developed to provide maximum financial opportunity to adjoining areas.
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT, DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSPORT Mr. Speaker, The founding father of Pakistan Peoples Party is credited with presenting Pakistan the Constitution of 1973. Our leaders have remained cognizant of the fact that societies can only progress if they are provided with a robust local government system. The idea was clearly spelled out in the Constitution and it is our responsibility to ensure service delivery through local councils. During the current financial year PKR 60 billion are earmarked for local councils in Sindh. For the next financial year we propose an allocation of PKR 71 billion including PKR 5 billion for development schemes to be undertaken by Local Councils of Sindh. I would like to clarify here that distribution mechanism amongst local councils of Sindh is to be determined by the Provincial Finance Commission which has started its deliberation on a resource sharing formula. Another important proposal that is being considered is devolution of collection of Urban Immovable Property Tax. In our own experience, devolution of collection of taxes at the appropriate levels increases efficiency and transparency. At present, the collection of PKR 2 billion in lieu Urban Immovable Property Tax is dismally lowand has a huge potential. Its devolution will increase the tax net while providing considerable increase in resources of local councils. Mr. Speaker,
I admit that municipal authorities of Karachi have underperformed.
کہہ کے یہ اور کچھ کہا نہ گیا
کہ مجھے اپ سے شکایت ہے
But we are taking steps to bring structural improvements to facilitate the municipal
authorities. For next financial year,Government intends to replicate financial management systems of Provincial government at local government level in Karachi and other districts of Sindh. This will control pilferage and improve efficiency of the local councils.
Two districts of Karachi have been contracted out for collection and disposal of Solid
Waste at a cost of PKR 1.25 billion. This intervention has not only provided people of Karachi with much needed cleanliness but also newer job opportunities and inflow of capital in form of investment. The experience will be replicated in other parts of Sindh. We have allocated PKR 5.5 billion for Sindh Solid Waste Management Board which is in addition to PKR 71 billion earmarked for Local Councils. Mr. Speaker,
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The Development Portfolio of Local Government Department for current financial year was PKR 20.73 billion for 422 development schemes. Out of the total allocation, PKR 16.271 Billion was the allocation against 409 (230 On-going + 179 New) Schemes of Local Government wing. PKR 2.0 Billion for New Scheme for Improvement of Major Cities and Towns, PKR 2.460Billion for 12 Schemes of Solid Waste Management. For next financial year, we have earmarked PKR 28.78 billion for 411 development schemes of Local Government Department. Mr. Speaker, Greater Karachi Water Supply Project (K-IV) and Greater Karachi Sewerage Project (S-III) are extremely important projects for development of Karachi. I had previously announced that our Government would go to any extent to secure finances for K-IV. Now as the Federal Government has committed PKR 9.95 billion for the project, Government of Sindh will provide PKR 6.4 billion for timely completion of the project. Similarly, for S-III we have allocated an amount of PKR 1.5 billion.
Karachi Division:
We have come a very long way in bringing about improvement in civic infrastructure in cities of Sindh. Karachi, being the largest and most ignored by those who claim it, has been our focus. We had inherited a ravished, dilapidated, unplanned and ruined Karachi. By the grace of Allah and our sustained efforts, Karachi is now more peaceful and livable. During the current financial year, following major schemes in Karachi will be completed:
Widening of bridge at ShafiqMor, Shah Waliullah Road at a cost PKR 140 million.
Construction of underpass at Golimar Intersection at Nazimabad No. 1 at PKR 450 million.
Rehabilitation/Construction of Major Roads of Karachi Metropolitan Corporation at a cost of PKR 197 million.
Construction of University Road from Hasan Square to NIPA at a cost of PKR 770 million.
Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Tariq Road from Shaheed-e-Millat at Shahrah-e-Quaideen at PKR 550 million.
Reconstruction/Rehabilitation of road from Surjani to MadinatulHikmat, Karachi at a cost of PKR 750 million.
Construction of Hub River Road from Sher Shah Bridge to Murshid Hospital at a cost of PKR 500 million.
Remodeling of Baloch Colony Flyover and Construction of Road at a cost of PKR 120 million.
Construction of Manzil Pump Flyover at a cost of PKR 600 million.
During the next financial year following major schemes will be completed:
Construction of University Road from NED University to SafooraChowk at a cost of PKR 770 million.
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Reconstruction/Rehablitation of Mosamiyat Road from Madras Chowk to Super Highway at a cost PKR 200 million.
Widening of Shahrah-e-Faisal on both sides from Metropole to Star Gate at a cost of PKR 850 million.
Construction of Underpass at Submarine Chowrangi at a cost of PKR 500 million.
In the next financial following schemes will be taken up:
World bank funded Karachi Neighborhood Improvement Project will be rolled out during next financial year. Through this PKR 10.5 billion project infrastructure will developed in old city area of District South, parts of District Malir and District Korangi.
PKR 1.2 billion for construction of 24 Feet wide road at either sides of Gujjar Nala.
Construction of new 1000 MDG pump house at Dhabeji at a cost of PKR 1.6 billion.
Supply of 65 MDG additional water from Haleji Lake to Karachi.
PKR 1.4 billion for ‘Establishment of Five Combined Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP)for Industrial areas of Karachi’
PKR 500 million for establishment of new land fill site for Karachi at Dhabeji.
PKR 1.5 billion for Construction of Bridge at Tipu Sultan and Khalid Bin Waleed intersection at Shaheed-e-Millat Road.
Construction and remodeling of 12000 Road Landhi, Korangi at a cost of PKR 1.5 billion.
Mr. Speaker, Another important program that we have envisaged is the creation of Development Management Committees. Our business community has always stepped forward to assist the efforts of Government and for this they have our gratitude. To promote ease of doing business these Development Management Committees will carry out development and rehabilitation of infrastructure of Industrial Areas of Karachi. PKR 1.65 billion have been provided. For next financial year, we intend to replicate these Committees over other Industrial areas of Sindh.
Hyderabad Division:
Hyderabad Division consists of Hyderabad, TandoAllahyar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Thatta, Sujawal, Matiari, Badin, Dadu and Jamshoro. PKR 37.13 billion have been allocated for development of Hyderabad Division.
During the current financial year following important schemes have been completed in
Hyderabad Division:
Improvement & Extension of Water Supply scheme in Badin at a cost of PKR 478 million.
Improvement & Extension of drainage in Badin at a cost of PKR 263 million.
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Urban Water Supply scheme at BhanSaeedabad, Jamshoro at a cost of PKR 144 million.
For next financial year, I would like to highlight following important schemes that will
be initiated:
Upgradation of Sewerage System of Qasimabad, Hyderabad. Phase II will be completed at a cost of PKR 1.2 billion during next financial year and Phase III of PKR 1.9 billion will be launched.
Construction of New 100 MGD water filter plant for Hyderabad at cost of PKR 1.3 billion.
Establishment of three (03) Garbage Transfer Stations in Hyderabad at a cost of PKR 226 million.
Widening and reconditioning of 38 km road from TandoAllahyar Bypass to Jhando Mari at a cost of PKR 183 million.
Dualizationof 24 km TandoAllahyar Bye Pass Road at a cost of PKR 275 million.
Establishment of 30 Bedded Pediatric Intensive Care Unit atLiaquat University Hospital, Hyderabad at a cost of PKR 50 million.
PKR 50 million for Remaining Work of Waste Water Stabilization Treatment Ponds atQasimabad, Hyderabad.
Improvement & Extension of Drainage System along with watersupply Lines for Kotri City at a cost of PKR 50 million.
Widening and Reconditioning of 32 km road from Badin Seerani to BhugraMemon at a cost of PKR 125 million.
Mirpukhas Division: The four districts of Mirpukhas Division i.e. Mirpukhas, Tharparkar and Umerkot will be provided PKR 18.72 billion through ADP. The division remained a high priority area in recent years because of drought like situation and Thar Coal Fields. Some of important schemes that will be initiated during next financial year are:
Construction of Dams / Reservoirs of Rainy Water in Natural Flowsof Hills in TalukaNagarparkar at a cost of PKR 50 million.
Construction of MirchMandi at Kunri at a cost of PKR 55 million.
Construction of 06 No. Village Road Bridges along DPOD, KPOD and LBOD Spinal Drain alongDhoro-Purean at a cost of PKR 100 million.
C.C. Lining of Naukot Branch Canal System and AkutoDistry ofMithrao Division at a cost of PKR 100 million.
Shaheed Benazirabad Division: Shaheed Benazirabad Division consists of Shaheed Benazirabad, Sanghar and NausheroFeroze. For the next financial year ADP for the Division is pitched at PKR 15.59 billion. Following new important schemes will be taken up during next financial year:
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PKR 100 million for Integrated Municipal Solid Waste Management Project Nawabshah.
Improvement of road from Nawabshah to BucheryChowdagi at a cost of PKR 98 million.
Construction of road from MalookShar-SachalKhaskhelitoChoondiko-Sanghar at a cost of PKR 86 million.
PKR 120 million for provision of sewerage and water supply lines in PS 24, Nawabshah.
PKR 78 million for Improvement & Extension of Drainage Scheme,Khipro.
Upgradation of RHC to THQ at a cost of 62 million, Kazi Ahmed.
Up gradation of RHCs to the level of THQ Hospitals at Bhirya, Mehrabpur and Kandiaro at a combined cost of PKR 187 million.
Larkana Division: Mr. Speaker, Larkana Division consists of districts Larkana, Kamber-Shahdadkot, Jacobabad, Shikarpur and Kashmore. PKR 18.15 billion have been allocated for development works in Larkana Division:
PKR 1.4 billion for Larkana Drainage Scheme. Through the project effluent and other hazardous liquid will be treated and released in fresh water bodies thus protecting the contamination of precious water reserves.
PKR 506 million for Shikarpur Drainage Scheme.
Under MSDP physical works for Water Supply, Sanitation and Solid Waste Management will be completed in Jacobabad City.
15 km improvement of road formKamber to Dost Ali at a cost of PKR 83 million.
20 km Improvement of road from JumoAgham to Wassayo Bhutto at a cost of PKR 52 million.
Widening and reconditioning of 24 km Jacobabad DodapurGarhiKhairo road at a cost of 251 million
Improvement and Extension of Water Supply Scheme, Kandhkot at a cost of PKR 75 million.
PKR 75 million for improvement and extension of Water Supply Scheme,Warah.
PKR 62 million for Construction of B-Tech Section at Government College ofTechnology, Larkana.
Construction of Staff Nursing Hostel, new Operation Theatre (eye)and strengthening of Trauma Centre at CMCH, Larkana at a cost of PKR 50 million
Sukkur Division:
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Sukkur Division comprises of three districts Sukkur, Ghotki and Khairpur. For next financial year PKR 14.52 billion has been earmarked for development schemes in Sukkur Division. Some of the important schemes that I would like to highlight are:
PKR 222 million for Upgradation of Government College of Technology into Universityof Technology & Skill Development at Khairpur.
35 km Reconditioning & Construction of road from New Indus HighwayBridge at Razidero to Khan Wahan at a cost of PKR 83 million.
Provision for missing facilities in Burns Unit at KhairpurMedical College Hospital Khairpur at a cost of PKR 50 million.
Construction of Treasury Office at Sukkur at a cost of PKR 100 million.
PKR 100 million for Provision of Cath. Lab at Khairpur Medical College Hospital.
Additional Lining of Watercourses falling in jurisdiction of PanoAkil, Sukkur at a cost of PKR 81 million.
Transport: A modern city requires a modern transportation system. Unfortunately, Karachi has
still to call home a planned mass-transport system. We can engage in never ending blame game. But, we will not waste our time. Previously, we had unrolled multiple mass-transit programs for Karachi and now we will intensify these programs. We are thankful to our steadfast friend Peoples Republic of China for supporting Government of Sindh for Karachi Circular Railway. The rehabilitation of Karachi Circular Railway has been included in the CPEC at an investment cost of USD 2.4 billion. For next year, we have allocated PKR 241 million for Construction of Boundary Fencing along the Existing Alignment ofthe Karachi Circular Railway.
Mr. Speaker,
We are also thankful to the Federal Government for extending its support for construction of Green Line BRTS but we expect that Government of Pakistan may revisit its commitment for development of Karachi City. Following are our plans for the next financial year:
For Green Line BRTS Bus operation and fare collection ‘integrated intelligent ticketing system’ will be outsourced through Public Private Partnership.
Orange Line BRTS will be completed by September 2017.
22 km Asian Development Bank assisted Red Line BRTS project in in the design phase.
Yellow Line BRTS is a rolled-out project, China Urban Import and Export Corporation has secured the bid. Hopefully the work will commence on this 26-km line during next financial year.
2 year ‘Transport Leasing Project’ has been initiated with PKR 2 billion. The project aims to provide locally assembled passenger buses to existing transporters through Sindh Modarba.
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AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK AND FISHERIES Mr. Speaker, The rich and fertile soil of Sindh is the stuff of legend and lore, our rivers having given rise to the earliest civilizations and promoted transportation, trade and exchange of ideas thousands of years ago, our land fed and clothed generations of people and provided bounties resulting in the envy of our neighbors. Agriculture is the first step man took towards becoming civilized, moving onwards from being hunter gatherers and finally settling down and giving people the comfort to enable them to think, inquire and discover improved methods of living.
Agriculture is not crop production as popular belief holds - it's the production of food and fiber from the world's land and waters. Without agriculture, it is not possible to have a city, stock market, banks, university, church or army. Agriculture is the foundation of civilization and any stable economy. So says Allan Savory, Zimbabwean Scientist.
Allah Almighty naturally endowed us prime agricultural land and with them opportunitiesto be self-reliant for our needs as well as producing surplus for exports.Our leadership rightly believes that by investing in the agricultural sector we can alleviate poverty through enhanced productivity as 65% of our population is associated with agriculture. For the next financial year we propose to increase allocation for agricultural sector from PKR 12.75 billion to PKR 14.13 billion. Following are our achievements in agriculture sector
For promotion of mechanized farming 1231 Tractors provided to farmers at rate of Rs. 2-3 lacs per tractor
245 agricultural implements provided to farmers on 50% subsidized rates.
135 Wheat Threshers and 126 Paddy Threshers beprovided to farmers on 50% subsidized rates.
669Tube wells installed on 50% subsidized rates on farmer’s field.
60Solar water pumps/Tube Wells provided to farmers on subsidized rates.
20 Bulldozers have been procured during current financial year.
3225 Hectares of Area have been leveled by Laser Land leveling
9139 Hectares of Land have been leveled through Bulldozers
72 Tube wells installed by Drilling suction through rig machine and boring plan.
211 Watercourses have been improved under Additional Lining of Already Improved Watercourses.
403 Watercourses have been lined under Sindh Irrigated Agriculture Productivity Enhancement Project (SIAPEP) up to 31-03-2017.
03high efficiency systems have been installed under Sindh Irrigated Agriculture Productivity Enhancement Project (SIAPEP).
796Laser Land leveling equipment has been delivered under Sindh Irrigated Agriculture Productivity Enhancement Project (SIAPEP).
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Pesticide and Fertilizer Quality Control & Testing Laboratories at Rohri, Mirpurkhas and Larkana have been redesigned on modern lines.
200 Crop Clinics established under “Sustainable Plant Health System (SPHS) through Network of Crop Clinics and Capacity Building of Officers/Officials.”
Mr. Speaker,
Our intended targets for agricultural sector for next financial year are:
Assistance of PKR 500 million for purchase of Wheel type tractors will be provided to farmers.
555 Agriculture Implements will be provided during financial year 2017-18.
PKR 100 million for Provision of small Agriculture Power Tiller/ Paddy Reaper andTillage equipment on subsidized cost.
For provision of Power Drilling Rigs Machine on hire charges basis PKR 100 million have been earmarked.
PKR 200 million for strengthening of capacity of staff of Agriculture Engineering.
Provision of 141 Nos. Solar Pumps.
Construction/ rehabilitation of Agriculture Extension Offices in Sindh at a cost of PKR 100 million.
PKR 75 million for Provision of Combined Harvester, Wheat and Paddy on 50% subsidyto farmers in Sindh
02 Controlled Atmospheric Store and 02 Hot Water Treatment Plant will be installed on farmer’s field under the subsidy scheme “Preservation and storage facility of fruit and vegetable through Hot Water Treatment and Controlled Atmospheric Store.
Mr. Speaker, Livestock and Fisheries sector is another sector that has the potential to improve life standards in rural Sindh. The demand for a vibrant livestock and fisheries sector is felt globally and we have opportunity to avail this opportunity. A robust sector will not only improve food security within the country but will also provide avenues to increase exports. Apart from the ADP of PKR 1.7 billion, we are launching a scheme primarily targeted to alleviate poverty through backyard dairy farming. Dairy animals under this highly-subsidized PKR 1 billion program will be provided to women entrepreneursthrough Sindh Microfinance Bank along with free livestock insurance coverage. The project will have a positive bearing on the dairy sector and will increase female participation in formal economy.
IRRIGATION Mr. Speaker,
As I have said earlier, Agriculture is the basis of all development and advancement by any economy and this component is all dependent on one factor: irrigation. Faced by acute water scarcity, it is of utmost importance that water supplies be protected, water channels
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and canals maintained and repaired regularly to avoid the loss of valuable water resources and that existing resources be distributed efficiently in a sustainable fashion that is friendly to the environment. Mr. Speaker, In last few years we have witnessed drought like conditions, torrential rains and floods. We understand that global environmental degradation has pushed our parts of the world towards uncertainty. The effects can only be mitigated by planning. With the grace of Allah, our astute leadership has planned and following their vision we are on track. During the current financial year we had earmarked PKR 14 billion for development of Irrigation Sector including ‘Water Sector Improvement Project (WSIP)’ and reconstruction projects of bunds and canals. So far we have achieved following:
Canal Banks Strengthening 4750 Miles.
Re-sectioning of Canals 2900 Miles.
Stone Pitching along Canal Banks 460 Miles
Construction of Modules 6400 Nos.
Construction of Bridges 75 Nos.
We have worked out foreign aid from World Bank to the tune of PKR 8.3 billion for PKR 9.9 billion Sindh resilience Project for Strengthening Flood Embankments and Construction of Small Dams in Sindh. Mr. Speaker,
For next financial year we have allocated an amount of PKR 40.4 billion for irrigation sector. In the next year, we will work on following important schemes:
PKR 15 billion have been allocated for lining of Main Canals in Sindh.
C.C Lining along Mehrabpur Branch RD 0 to 28+200, KhudaBux MinorRD 0 to 29, Langerji Minor at a cost of PKR 125 million.
C.C Lining of Amerji Branch from RD 0/0 to 82/0 (Tail) includingStructures at a cost of PKR 200 million.
PKR 263 million for Increasing Carrying Capacity of Discharge in NW Canal &Khirthar Branch.
Installation of Solar Tubewells at a cost of PKR 125 million.
Lining of Surhari, Brandi, Maldasi, Shahdadpur Minors and Ujjano,LundoDistry at a cost of PKR 125 million.
Construction / Replacement of Regulator at 19th Mile of Begari Canal at a cost of PKR 150 million.
PKR 250 million will be spent on emergent works in anticipation of Flood during monsoon season 2017 and Rain Emergency.
Construction of T-Head Spurs, providing stone pitching and stone aprons along LS Bund Mile, Dadu at a cost of PKR 980 million.
PKR 4.5 billion for Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Water Project for Thar.
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Mr. Speaker, I would also like to inform that project of Right Bank Outfall Drain (RBOD) is being implemented at a satisfactory pace. The project stretching from Sehwan to Arabian Sea is being executed by V-Corps Engineers. After completion of this project, a major important water reservoir Manchhar Lake will be protected from pollution. Also, it will provide a route for disposal of drainage effluent thus fertility of Right Bank of River Indus will be restored. The physical progress on the project is 81%.
ENVIRONMENT, FORESTS AND WILDLIFE Mr. Speaker,
It is said that “We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.” In our quest for development and advanced technologies, we have harmed the planet in unimaginable ways. The droughts and sudden floods destroying our towns and villages are the direct result of overexploitation of resources and a failure to safeguard our forests, lakes and waterways. It is our solemn duty to preserve and protect our environment for future generations. Keeping this in minds, our policies always have a component measuring the impact of development on the environment.
I have already mentioned of protection of Manchhar Lake from pollution. On the same lines we are designing projects to protect our major lakes and fresh water reserves.
One important danger that looms is land claimed by sea. We must protect our coastal regions and our people who live in those areas. One aspect to address the issue is Mangrove forestation in those areas. Mangrove plantation on 37000 acres of Coastal land has been completed. In future years, we will intensify plantation efforts but will also ensure measures to protect the forested area.
Another important intervention that has been undertaken is plantation of riverine forest, canal and roadside plantation. 6605 acres of land have so far been forested.
Under the Green Pakistan Program, Government of Sindh will be contributing PKR 448 million for revival of forestry resources and PKR 65 million for revival of wildlife resources in Sindh, respectively.
WOMEN DEVELOPMENT, GENDER MAINSTREAMING AND MINORITY AFFAIRS
Quaid-e-AzamMuhammad Ali Jinnah had said that: "I have always maintained that no nation can ever be worthy of its existence that
cannot take its women along with men. No struggle can ever succeed without women participating side by side with men. There are two powers in the world. One is the sword and the other the pen. However, there is a third power stronger than both, that of the women.”
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Women Development remains a high priority area for the Government. All our major interventions recognize and encourage female participation. The allocation for Women Development Department has been increased by 89% for next financial year.During next financial year, we will be establishing a Women Development Complex at Karachi at an estimated cost of PKR 62.5 million. We believe in equality. Our policies are not specific for any class, creed or gender. Despite the fact that benefits of our development program are all inclusive, we are increasing the budget of Minority Affairs Department by 58%. During the current financial scheme, we will be able to complete following schemes:
Repair/Renovation of Gauoshala at Pir Jo Goth, Khairpur at a cost of PKR 40 million.
Provision of marble flooring at SSD DhamRaharki Sahib Darbar, Ghotki at a cost of PKR 20 million.
WELFARE MEASURES
Community Development: Mr. Speaker,
A state which neglects its most impoverished citizens is most likely to be paying for it through slowed growth rates, higher crime and a general deterioration of society as a whole. Robust growth and advancement in economics, technology and security is only possible when the cycle of poverty is broken. People need to have the capacities and opportunities for bettering their lot and a safety net in times of emergency. Pakistan Peoples Party’s slogan of ‘Roti, KapraaurMakan’ are the embodiment of this safety net and the provision of opportunities to society’s most vulnerable.
Sindh Growth Strategy has been prepared in line with vision 2025. The vision speaks of sustainable and equal growth for all. Previously we have been taking steps to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals but now with a proper roadmap in shape of Growth Strategy we would be able to achieve the broad objects of Vision 2025 and SDGs. At present, amongst other initiatives are three community development plans that are being implemented in Sindh:
PKR 3 billion Community Development Plan aiming to bridge gaps in areas of Health, Education, Women Empowerment, Legal Aid, Water & Sanitation and Skill Development.
Union Council Based Poverty Reduction Plan. After the successful implementation of PKR 2 billion first phase, the project has been extended for additional cost of PKR 4.9 billion. The program aims to reduce poverty, improve the quality of life of poor and marginalized communities especially women, build capacity of households through social mobilization, asset creation, income generation and social protection.
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European Union funded Sindh Union Council and Community Economic Strengthening Support (SUCCESS) will replicate the UCBPRP in Tando Muhammad Khan, Sujawal, Matiari, Jamshoro, TandoAllahyar, Dadu, Kamber-Shahdadkot and Larkana. The objectives of this program is to reduce poverty in 216 deprived Union Councils of Sindh by empowering women and communities.
Conditional Cash Transfers: Mr. Speaker,
Benazir Income Support Program was vision of our leadership. We feel that Federal Government has not expanded the program as per its essence. Hence, Government of Sindh has launched conditional cash transfer scheme to mitigate the effects of increasing prices of essential commodities and economic shocks. During the current financial year, PKR 3.5 billion are being disbursed as conditional cash transfer amongst chronically poorthat have been identified by BISP. For the next fiscal an amount of PKR 3.5 billion will be disbursed.
Accelerated Action Plan to reduce Stunting and Malnutrition: Mr. Speaker,
Government of Sindh has launched a PKR 65 billion multi-sectoral plan to reduce stunting and malnutrition in Sindh. We have developed a holistic strategy to address the issue and have assigned tangible goals to our departments that are to be achieved over next 5 years.
Grants and Subsidies on Food Items: Mr. Speaker,
We have contributed PKR 2.6 billion as subsidy for reduction in price of urea and DAP. With blessing of Allah and through our sustained farmer friendly efforts we have achieved bumper crop of wheat.
An amount of PKR 2.1 billion has been provided as wheat subsidy. We are in process of procuring 200,000 MT additional wheat from the growers during this financial years. This will give the impetus to farmers to intensify their efforts in future years. For the next financial year we have kept PKR 5 billion for wheat subsidy.
Universal Accident Insurance Scheme: Mr. Speaker,
Life is precious and we realize that it is our responsibility to ensure its safety. We feel sorry for every loss and especially accidental deaths are a cause of concern for us all. We have been trying to take measures to make our province more secure and accident free. However, to compensate for precious loss of life in case of accidents, we have launched Universal Accident Insurance Scheme. Under the scheme PKR 100,000/- are provided to relatives in case of accidental death.
Health Insurance Policy: Mr. Speaker,
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As an employer, Government of Sindh is tasked with the welfare of all its employees. Hence, we have a piloted a Health Insurance Scheme for Government employees of Sindh Secretariat. Almost 10,000 employees of Sindh Secretariat and their families will benefit from the comprehensive insurance scheme. We have earmarked PKR 1 billion for the purpose. In coming year the program will be replicated all across Sindh in coming years.
Pays and Allowances of Government Employees: Mr. Speaker,
The output of Government is directly related to the performance of every individual employee. All the employees of Government of Sindh have my gratitude. For next financial year we are proposing an increase on 15% in the basic salary of all employees.
FISCAL MEASURES Mr. Speaker,
I am pleased to announce that for next financial year we are not proposing any new tax. Slight amendments are being introduced in Stamp Act, Registration Act and Sindh Sales Tax Act with the objective of improving tax net. For next financial year, we are proposing to rationalize rate of Sindh Sales Tax on Telecom Services, and bring it at par with other provinces, by increasing it from 19% to 19.5%. Telecom sector is already charging this amount from consumers. This will allow us to generate an additional amount of PKR 400 million. For next financial year, we are extending the following concessionary measures to boast economic activity:
Reduction of Sindh Sales Tax on Travel Agents & Tour Operators from 10% to 8%.
Reduction of SST on services provided by specific class of indenters and Call Centers from 13% to 3%.
Reduction of SST from 8% to 3% on the services of renting Immovable Property Services.
I am pleased to share with this august house that Sindh Revenue Board would be able to achieve its collection target of PKR 78 billion during CFY. For the next financial year target of Sindh Revenue Board is being enhanced to PKR 100 billion as per the Sindh Tax Resource Mobilization Plan.
Mr. Speaker,
I would like to touch upon the subject of Agriculture Income Tax. At present collection on account of Agriculture Income Tax stands at PKR 393 million.This tax has a lot of potential and can provide much need fiscal space for development of Sindh. Hence, in consultation with leading agriculturists, farmers and parliamentarians, we have increased the target of Agriculture Income Tax to PKR 1 billion for next financial year.Also, World Bank sponsored Trust Fund for Accelerated Growth and Revenue (TAGR) in collaboration with Economic Reforms Unit, Finance Department is studying the Agricultural Income Tax for possible policy changes and improved collection.
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GOVERNANCE REFORMS Mr. Speaker,
Planning and Development Department has been restructured and evolved into the Planning and Development Board. With the growing quantum of development activity, it was necessary to restructure the existing department. Headed by a Chairman, the board will assist the government in broad policy decisions and will help implement development schemes.
Mr. Speaker,
I would like to highlight that Chief Minister’s Secretariat has adapted stern austerity measures. The revised estimates for Chief Minister’s Secretariat are pitched at PKR 750 million against an allocation PKR 2.1 billion. For next financial year, we have kept an allocation of PKR 521 million. We intend to scrutinize budgets of all departments and control expenditure through austerity measures. I urge all the government institutions to place controls over excessive and useless expenditure.
Under the Sindh Public Sector Reform Project, we have established an Internal Audit wing in the Finance Department. The wing will be replicated in all other departments. It will help our departments accomplish their objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. Also, we will be strengthening the Public Accounts Committee. The PAC is the highest provincial forum dealing with matters related to post audit. Its robust working will have a positive bearing on public expenditure.
Another important achievement of Sindh Public Sector Reform Project is the creation PKR 28 million ADP Monitoring Dashboard. It is designed to capture real time progress of each development scheme with evidence. From next financial year, all major schemes will be monitored through this interactive dashboard. This will enhance efficiency whilst ensuring quality control.
Mr. Speaker,
Sindh Public Procurement Regulatory Authority is mandated to ensure transparency in all procurements done by the Government. All procuring agencies must confirm to the procurement law and rules.We realizethat there is lack of understanding of the complexities of procurement law. Hence, a comprehensive training module has been developed. From next financial year,it will be mandatory for procurement officer to have acquired training.
CONCLUSION Mr. Speaker,
5 years ago, we set out to put the great land of Sindh on the path of peace and prosperity. We have worked hard to achieve our goals.
Today we have managed to improve the system of education.
Our healthcare systems are stronger and serve a higher number of people.
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We have created thousands of new jobs with our innovative policies.
The networks of roads, canals and waterworks are a testament to our commitment to improved infrastructure.
We have taken bold steps towards combating climate change through investments in clean energy.
The most vulnerable and marginalized sections of the population have a strong safety net to see them through the bad times.
Mr. Speaker,
This is a responsible budget.
It takes into account our strengths and challenges.
It doesn’t attempt to whitewash our inadequacies.
It sets us on the path to a future where opportunities are maximized through a thorough examination of the risks involved.
I would like to thank the personnel of all the departments that have assiduously worked on this budget, for their tireless efforts. The Finance Department and the Planning and Development Board stand to be praised especially at this point.
I would also like to thank all my peers and colleagues in this assembly; for their cooperation; for their innate desire for serving this great land of Sindh; for their initiatives and contributions. None of these grand policies would have come to fruition without their support.
I will end my speech on these words of the Quaid-e-Azam:
“With faith, discipline and selfless devotion to duty, there is nothing worthwhile that you cannot achieve.”
Let us embark together on this journey, with a resolve to achieve our targets. For the prosperity of Sindh and the progress of Pakistan. For together, there is nothing we cannot achieve.
