67% funds of Rs 28 bln have been allocated for infrastructure development in AJK

A delegation of the Senate Standing Committee on Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan led by Professor Sajid Mir visited Muzaffarabad today [Monday].

Additional Chief Secretary Development Azad Jammu and Kashmir Dr. Sajid Mehmood Chouhan briefed the delegation about development projects in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

He informed that development plans at the divisional level are in progress which include beautification of cities, lighting arrangements in streets, waiting areas, model vegetable markets, bus stands, and garbage collection and disposal projects.

He further informed that out of 28 billion rupees, 67percent funds have been allocated for infrastructure development.

Similarly, presently 2700 MW power is being generated in Azad Kashmir.

Source: Radio Pakistan