Commissioner Bahawalpur Division Irfan Ali Kathia, accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Syed Hassan Raza, visited the Government Dar-ul-Atfal (Girls) orphanage in Bahawalpur to review the progress, quality, and pace of the ongoing development and rehabilitation project. The project is being executed under the Punjab Government’s Annual Development Programme (ADP) and aims to renovate and rehabilitate the existing building while improving accessibility for persons with disabilities.
Project Details and Briefing
During the visit, Director Social Welfare Sehar Siddiqa briefed the commissioner on various phases of the project, ongoing construction activities, completed works, and the timeline for the remaining components. The scheme includes restoration of the main building, reconstruction of the boundary wall, installation of a new main gate and gate pillars, external development works, improvements to drinking water supply and drainage system, and upgrading of other essential facilities to provide a safer and more comfortable living environment for the girls residing at the institution.
Construction Progress
The Director Social Welfare informed the visiting officials that construction activities are progressing according to schedule. Several major components, including roof repairs, installation of new windows, plastering of residential sections, laying of interlocking and tuff tiles, and water boring, have already been completed. The remaining work is also being carried out at an accelerated pace to ensure timely completion of the project.
Commissioner’s Directives
Expressing satisfaction over the progress, Commissioner Irfan Ali Kathia directed the concerned departments to complete all construction work within the stipulated timeframe while maintaining the highest standards of quality and transparency. He stressed that there should be no compromise on construction standards at any stage of the project. He observed that upon completion, the project would provide safer, more modern, and improved residential facilities for orphaned girls and persons with disabilities, reflecting the Punjab Government’s commitment to strengthening social welfare institutions.
The Commissioner further stated that, in line with the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, improving social welfare institutions and ensuring quality facilities for underprivileged and vulnerable segments of society remain among the provincial government’s top priorities. He instructed officials to continue regular monitoring of the project to ensure that construction progresses according to schedule and prescribed standards.
Deputy Commissioner’s Remarks
Deputy Commissioner Syed Hassan Raza also directed the relevant officers to maintain continuous supervision of the project, emphasizing that neither quality nor construction timelines should be compromised. He said the timely completion of public welfare projects remains one of the district administration’s foremost responsibilities and assured that all available resources would be utilized to achieve this objective.
Visit to Central Library and Museum
Later, Commissioner Irfan Ali Kathia visited the Central Library Bahawalpur and the Bahawalpur Museum, where he inspected the ongoing revamping and renovation works. He received detailed briefings on the progress of both projects and instructed the concerned authorities to complete the rehabilitation and development schemes within the prescribed timeframe so that citizens can benefit from improved educational, cultural, and research facilities.
