Gov formulating wheat policy to incentivize farmers: NA told

The National Assembly was informed on Friday that rehabilitation work on Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project will begin following an investigation into the collapse of its two tunnels. 

Minister for Water Resources, Muhammad Mueen Wattoo, told the House during Question Hour that the final report from the three committees on the project is expected in about a week time. He said the rehabilitation work will be completed within two years. 

Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhary told the House that the federal government is formulating wheat policy for next year to incentivize wheat farmers and encourage the private sector to invest in wheat sector supply chain. Minister for Housing and Works Riaz Hussain Pirzada said that work on housing schemes has been accelerated. He said we have also entered into partnerships with the private sector for the development of housing projects.

Minister of State for National Health Services Mukhtar Ahmad Malik in his remarks, said there is no shortage of medicines. He said manufacturing of generic drugs is being encouraged and facilitated as these are cheaper than the branded drugs. 

The House has now been adjourned to meet again on Monday at five pm.