The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has introduced several initiatives aimed at creating employment opportunities, enhancing skills, and improving infrastructure in the province.
Youth Employment and Skill Development Program
The provincial government has allocated Rs 11.5 billion for a new program to provide free training to 60,000 young people in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with an additional 25,000 internships being offered.
For rural areas and merged districts, grants of up to Rs 80,000 will be provided to 42,000 individuals, according to the provincial Education Department. Data shows that 37,000 students have graduated from government technical institutions and 36,000 from private technical institutions in the province. In the first phase, 19,000 men and women will participate. To date, 806 individuals have completed training, and 312 grant applications have been received.
Interest-Free Housing Loans
Earlier this month, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government announced interest-free loans of up to Rs 1.5 million for the construction or renovation of houses under the Ehsaas Apna Ghar scheme. The program, launched in partnership with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Housing Department and the Bank of Khyber, aims to provide affordable housing for low-income families. With an estimated cost of Rs 4 billion, the scheme includes a repayment schedule spread over seven years.
Solarization of Health Centers
Under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Human Capital Investment Program (KP-HCIP), the provincial health department plans to solarize 195 health facilities across four districts: Peshawar, Nowshera, Swabi, and Haripur. The project, costing over Rs 23 billion, includes the installation of solar energy systems in 151 basic health units (BHUs), 25 rural health centers, 13 Category D hospitals, and six Category C hospitals.
Tax Revenue Growth
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has also seen a significant increase in tax revenue. Provincial Finance Advisor Muzzammil Aslam reported a 51% growth in tax collection for November. Revenue rose from Rs 2,908 million in November last year to Rs 4,412 million this year, as shared in a post on X.
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