LAHORE: The Parliamentary Secretary for the Women Development Department (WDD) Punjab, Ms. Saadia Temur, chaired a high-level Annual Development Programme (ADP) review meeting to evaluate and accelerate key schemes designed to drive socio-economic empowerment for women across the province.
The meeting focused on assessing the progress of ongoing developmental projects, addressing financial allocations, and streamlining implementation strategies to ensure the maximum impact of public welfare initiatives.
Driving Socio-Economic Progress for Women
During the session, Ms. Saadia Temur reviewed several flagship initiatives aimed at eliminating gender disparity and fostering self-reliance among women in Punjab. The discussions centered on key developmental sectors, including:
- Economic Independence: Evaluating skill-development programs, vocational training initiatives, and digital literacy workshops designed to help women secure sustainable livelihoods.
- Support Infrastructure: Assessing the expansion and maintenance of working women’s hostels, daycare centers, and crisis shelter facilities across various districts of Punjab.
- Policy and Awareness: Monitoring public awareness campaigns and legal-aid structures meant to protect women’s rights and promote their active participation in the workforce.
Ensuring Efficiency and Transparency
The Parliamentary Secretary emphasized the government’s firm commitment to utilizing public funds efficiently. She directed the relevant department heads and stakeholders to expedite pending phases of the projects, ensuring that the benefits of the ADP schemes reach women at the grassroots level without any bureaucratic delays.
“True development is impossible without the complete socio-economic integration of our women. We are committed to translating policy into tangible actions that provide equal opportunities, safe working spaces, and economic agency to every woman in Punjab.”
— Ms. Saadia Temur, Parliamentary Secretary, WDD
The meeting concluded with a resolved roadmap to closely monitor the timeline of all active ADP schemes, establishing strict performance benchmarks for upcoming quarters to guarantee successful project completions.
