A Project Steering Committee meeting regarding the Balochistan Livelihood and Entrepreneurship Program (BLEP) was held on 23rd September 2024 in the Committee Room of the Planning and Development Department under the chairmanship of Additional Chief Secretary (Development), Hafiz Abdul Basit. The meeting aimed to assess the progress and strategies of BLEP projects, focusing on enhancing livelihoods and promoting entrepreneurship across Balochistan.
Key officials who attended the meeting included Doostain Jamaldini (Secretary Forest), Durra Baloch (Secretary Industries), Ghulam Mustafa (Special Secretary Mines), Ali Akbar Baloch (Secretary Agriculture), Abdul Jabbar Baloch (Project Director, BLEP), Dr. Sattar Baloch (Additional Secretary Livestock), and Imran Baloch (Chief of Section, Planning and Development Department). Their insights and departmental reports played a pivotal role in guiding the discussions.
The Project Steering Committee (PSC) reviewed the overall progress of the BLEP projects, ensuring alignment with the objectives set forth for the program. Additionally, the committee held in-depth discussions on the Annual Work Plan for the financial year 2024-25, setting priorities and identifying key areas for resource allocation and timely implementation. The chair emphasized the importance of interdepartmental cooperation to overcome challenges and expedite project milestones, ensuring that the BLEP initiatives effectively contribute to the socio-economic development of Balochistan.
