Independent desk
. Gilgit. Nov. 06
Gilgit-Baltistan. is set to receive a 100-megawatt solar power project, announced Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during his visit to the region. The project will be completed within a year under the PM’s supervision and is expected to alleviate the energy crisis in Gilgit-Baltistan ¹.
*Key Developments:*
– _Solar Power Project_: 100MW solar power project to be completed within a year.
– _Funding_: 40% of the federal budget will be released in July and 60% in January.
– _Education_: Rs 50 crore endowment funds approved for Baltistan University and Karakoram University.
– _Infrastructure_: Sheds to be constructed in sliding areas on Skardu Road to prevent accidents.
– _Constitutional Rights_: Committee to be formed to ensure constitutional rights.
– _New Districts_: PM directs submission of recommendations for formation of four new districts.
Re-establishment of health cards.
– Establishment of cardiac and cancer hospitals.
– Modern machinery and equipment for hospitals.
– Increase in hospital beds.
These developments aim to boost Gilgit-Baltistan’s infrastructure, education, healthcare, and energy sectors.
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