Punjab govt to convert 1200 villages into model villages: Details inside

LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved the conversion of 1,200 villages into fully equipped “model villages” under the Suthra Punjab and Waste to Value initiatives. The decision was finalized in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, who was briefed in detail on the scope and progress of the project.

Each model village will have a 24/7 water supply system, a complete underground sewage network, and a waste management treatment plant. The infrastructure project also includes paved roads, rehabilitated roads, designated parks for children, and systematic tree planting in all areas of the village.

The villages will have numbered houses and proper signboards to streamline navigation and address identification. The authorities also presented a model of solar-powered water and sewage to reduce dependence on traditional sources of energy and ensure sustainability.

According to project officials, development work has already been completed in 130 villages under the pilot phase. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed the departments to set a clear timeline for the completion of the remaining villages and stressed on prioritization based on the needs of the local community.

Stressing that the initiative aims to comprehensively improve rural living conditions, the Chief Minister said that each selected village will receive complete infrastructure development under the program.