Provincial Minister for Industries and Commerce SM Tanveer chaired a meeting of the resource mobilization committee at the civil secretariat today to review the business models of waste management companies, WASAs, and the Punjab Masstransit Authority. Minister for Excise Bilal Afzal, finance secretary, MD WASA, and senior officers attended the meeting.
During the meeting, the committee approved several proposals for resource acquisition during the fiscal year 2023-24 for waste management companies, WASAs, and the Punjab Masstransit Authority. Additionally, the committee supported the recommendation of exploring public-private partnerships for waste management companies, whether through outsourcing or collaboration with electric supply companies. Furthermore, proposals for branding and advertisement to enhance the resources of the Punjab Masstransit Authority were also given the green light.
Provincial Minister SM Tanveer highlighted the significance of considering relief provisions for the public when formulating proposals to increase production. He emphasized that these proposals should not place a burden on lower-income groups. Moreover, he stressed the importance of expanding the tax net to sustain agricultural programs for the benefit of underprivileged households.
Minister Bilal Afzal underscored the need to prioritize schemes and development programs that serve the public welfare. He also pointed out the positive outcomes resulting from the digitalization of the agricultural produce collection system.
