PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY OF SINDH
MINES & MINERALS AND POPULATION WELFARE DEPARTMENTS
LIST OF STARRED ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR
SATURDAY THE 14TH FEBRUARY, 2009.
*516. MR. NADEEM AHMED BHUTTO: Will the Minister for Mines & Minerals be pleased to state:-
(a) Is it a fact that the heavy quantity of Thar Coal is the property of Government of Sindh, if so, its approximate quantity as on 15-6-2008;
(b) Is it a fact that advertisement appeared on 3-6-2008 in the National News papers inviting the interesting parties, if so, authority who has given advertisement?
ANSWER
SYED QAIM ALI SHAH JILANI (Chief Minister) Mines & Minerals:
(a) It is a fact that Thar Coal is a subject that pertains to the Government of Sindh.
The Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of Pakistan, under the Federal Legislative List (Item No.18(a) in Part I and Item No.2 in Part II) provide that the Mineral resources necessary for generation of nuclear energy, Mineral Oil and Natural Gas are Federal subject. All other Mineral Resources including Coal are Provincial subject.
The total estimated coal reserves of Thar Coal Field are 175.506 billion tons.
(b) The advertisement published in national newspapers on 04.06.2008 (not on 03.06.2008) did not relate to the Government of Sindh. Federal Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Resources had invited expression of interest for development and operation of test-pit in Thar Coal field. The object of this project was to gather data for preparation of bankable feasibility.
*647. MR. ARIF MUSTAFA JATOI: Will the Minister for Mines & Minerals be pleased to state:-
Whether it is a fact that functions and responsibilities of Sindh Coal Authority for coal in Thar is being transferred to the Thar Coal Authority?
ANSWER
SYED QAIM ALI SHAH JILANI (Chief Minister) Mines & Minerals:
The Coal Authority does not exit any more after withdrawal of its notification by the Cabinet Division at Annexure-I, placed on the table of the House.
Sindh Coal Authority is a statutory body established under Sindh Coal Authority Act, 1993 passed by the Provincial Assembly of Sindh. It will continue to function as per its statutory mandate.
Sindh Government vide its notification dated 22.07.2008 constituted “Thar Coal & Energy Board” headed by the Chief Minister, Sindh comprising of Federal Minister for Water & Power as Vice Chairman, Federal Minister for Law & Justice, Deputy Chairman Planning Commission, two Provincial Ministers, Secretary Ministry of Water & Power, Chief Secretary Sindh and one eminent person nominated by the Government of Sindh as members. The Managing Director of the Board will also be a member as well as the Secretary of the Board at Annexure-II, placed on the table of the House.
The purpose of constitution of Board is to act as a bridge between the Provincial and Federal Governments in development of Thar Coalfield on fast tract basis and to facilitate the investors in coal based power projects in Thar.
*648. MR. ARIF MUSTAFA JATOI: Will the Minister for Mines & Minerals be pleased to state:-
Whether the Minister for Mines and Minerals is a Member of the Thar Coal Authority?
ANSWER
SYED QAIM ALI SHAH JILANI (Chief Minister) Mines & Minerals:
Thar Coal Authority does not exit any more, as Federal Government vide its notification No. 4-9/2008-Min-1 dated: 11.10.2008 has withdrawn its earlier notification regarding constitution of Thar Coal Authority at Annexure-I, placed on the table of the House.
Sindh Government vide its notification dated 22.07.2008 constituted “Thar Coal & Energy Board” headed by the Chief Minister, Sindh comprising of Federal Minister for Water & Power as Vice Chairman, Federal Minister for Law & Justice, Deputy Chairman Planning Commission, two Provincial Ministers, Secretary Ministry of Water & Power, Chief Secretary Sindh and one eminent person nominated by the Government of Sindh as members. The Managing Director of the Board will also be a member as well as the Secretary of the Board at Annexure-II, placed on the table of the House.
The purpose of constitution of Board is to act as a bridge between the Provincial and Federal Governments in development of Thar Coalfield on fast tract basis and to facilitate the investors in coal based power projects.
The Chief Minister Sindh, who is also the Minister-in-charge for the Department of Mines & Minerals is also the Chairman of Thar Coal & Energy Board.
*701. MR. ARIF MUSTAFA JATOI: Will the Minister for Mines & Minerals be pleased to state:-
The results of the Feasibility study on Deposits of Granite in Thar District?
ANSWER
SYED QAIM ALI SHAH JILANI (Chief Minister) Mines & Minerals:
The feasibility study of Granite Deposits in District Tharparkar is being carried out through M/S. Centre for pure and applied Geology University of Sindh Jamshoro.
The inception report and interim report have been submitted by the Consultant. However, the physical survey, mapping, Digitalizing and relevant Geological Study work is in progress. The study is to be completed in (33) months from July 2007. The final report will be submitted by February 2010.
*751. MR. ARIF MUSTAFA JATOI: Will the Minister for Population Welfare be pleased to state:-
District-wise total male population between ages of 16-17 and 18-20 in Sindh?
ANSWER
MR. JAM MEHTAB HUSSAIN DAHAR, Minister for Population Welfare:
District wise Male Population of Sindh Province aged 16-17 and 18-20.
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Sr. #
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District
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Age 16-17
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Age 18-20
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01.
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Badin
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14018
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49639
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02.
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Dadu
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24251
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72375
|
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03.
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Hyderabad
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48437
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124463
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04.
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Karachi (East)
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61148
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110575
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05.
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Karachi (South)
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38328
|
72934
|
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06.
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Karachi (west)
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45033
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96654
|
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07.
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Karachi (Central)
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50014
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89578
|
|
08.
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Malir
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19992
|
47944
|
|
09.
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Jacobabad
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16204
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62782
|
|
10.
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Larkana
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27180
|
79659
|
|
11.
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Sukkur
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14637
|
38937
|
|
12.
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Sanghar
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21804
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60793
|
|
13.
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Shikarpur
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21213
|
37357
|
|
14.
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Naushahro Feroze
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16472
|
74805
|
|
15.
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Nawabshah
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14901
|
44897
|
|
16.
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Mithi
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14916
|
29397
|
|
17.
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Tharparkar
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1498
|
5507
|
|
18.
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Khairpur
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25306
|
66283
|
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19.
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Mirpurkhas
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14404
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36714
|
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20.
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Ghotki
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1329
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44434
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Source: Census- 1998
*835. MR. NADEEM AHMED BHUTTO: Will the Minister for Mines & Minerals be pleased to state:-
(a) Whether there is any representation of the Federal Government in Thar Coal Authority;
(b) If answer to (a) above be in affirmative, the details therefor as well as legal status of the authority after the formation of Thar Coal and Energy Board?
ANSWER
SYED QAIM ALI SHAH JILANI (Chief Minister) Mines & Minerals:
(a) Thar Coal Authority does not exit any more, as Federal Government vide its notification No.4-9/2008-Min. I dated 11.10.2008 has withdrawn its earlier notification regarding constitution of Thar Coal Authority at Annexure-I, placed on the table of the House.
(b) Thar Coal and Energy Board was established vide a notification by the Government of Sindh at Annexure-II, placed on the table of the House. Which will act as a bridge between the Provincial and Federal Governments in development of Thar Coal field on a fact track basis.
*968. MR. NADEEM AHMED BHUTTO: Will the Minister for Mines & Minerals be pleased to state:-
(a) Is it a fact that some companies were granted coal mining lease and exploration Licences for coal in Badin, Tharparkar and Thatta Districts for the years 2005, 2006 and 2007;
(b) If answer to (a) above be in affirmative, the names of such companies alongwith the quantity of coal procured in each District/years?
ANSWER
SYED QAIM ALI SHAH JILANI (Chief Minister) Mines & Minerals:
(a) It is a fact that a coal mining lease was granted to a Chinese company in Thatta District while exploration licenses of coal were granted in the area of District Badin, Tharparkar and Thatta during the year 2005 to 2007.
(b) The name of the company which was granted mining lease of coal at Thatta is at annexure-A where as annexure-B shows names of the companies which were granted exploration licenses. Most of these companies are at the exploration stage and none of them has commenced production.
Annexure-A
MINING LEASES FOR COAL IN DISTRICT THATTA 2005, 2006 AND 2007
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Sr. No.
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Name of company
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Location
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Granted Area
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From
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To
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1.
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M/s CMC China Machinery Limited
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Sonda Jherruck, Thatta
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56 Sq. KM
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25.01.2008
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24.01.2038
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Annexure-B
EXPLORATION LICENSES FOR COAL IN DISTRICT BADIN, THARKARPAR AND
THATTA 2005, 2006 AND 2007
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Sr. No.
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Name of Company
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Location
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Granted Area
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From
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To
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Remarks
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1.
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M/s Hassan Associates
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Tharparkar
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15814.74 acres 64 Sq. KM
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07.08.2007
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06.08.2008
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Expired
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2.
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M/s Sindh Carbon Energy
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Badin
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100 Sq. KM
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01.03.2007
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29.08.2008
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Expired
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3.
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M/s Sindh Carbon Energy
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Tharparkar
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66.1 Sq. KM
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26.11.2007
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25.11.2010
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Exploration in progress
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4.
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M/s Roadways
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Badin
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24600 acres 100 Sq. KM
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02.08.2007
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02.02.2009
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Exploration in progress
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5.
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M/s Al-Abbas
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Badin
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24600 acres 100 Sq. KM
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02.08.2007
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02.02.2009
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Exploration in progress
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|
6.
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M/s Dada Bhoy Hydrocarbon Ltd.
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Thatta
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16294.92 acres 65.97 Sq. KM
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08.10.2006
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06.06.2008
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Exploration completed, applied for Mining Lease
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*991. MR. SALEEM KURSHEED KHOKHAR: Will the Minister for Population Welfare be pleased to state:-
District-wise amount spent on publicity and public awareness programmes in the Province during each of the last three financial years alongwith results achieved?
ANSWER
MR. JAM MEHTAB HUSSAIN DAHAR, Minister for Population Welfare:
As per Pakistan Demographic and Health Survey 2007 knowledge of Family Planning methods in Pakistan is almost universal, 96 percent of currently married women know at least one modern method of family planning. The most commonly known methods are the pill (92 percent), inject able (89 percent) and female sterilization (87 percent). About two-thirds also know a traditional method of family planning, either rhythm or withdrawal.
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S#
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Head
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YEAR-WISE EXPENDITURE
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TOTAL
Budget
|
|
2005-06
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2006-07
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2007-08
|
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Budget
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Budget Average per District
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Budget
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Budget Average per District
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Budget
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Budget Average per District
|
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1.
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Printing & Production of Motivational Material
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7,890,100.00
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315604.00
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10,369,350.00
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414774.00
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7,951,110.00
|
318044.00
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26,210,560.00
|
|
2.
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Fair Exhibition and Other Cultural Events
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2,765,806.00
|
110632.00
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2,300,400.00
|
92016.00
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1,308,476.00
|
52339.00
|
6,374,682.00
|
|
3.
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Publicity
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7,691,985.00
|
307679.00
|
11,173,752.00
|
446950.00
|
10,471,265.00
|
418850.00
|
29,337,002.00
|
|
4.
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Workshops Seminars
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2,419,476.00
|
96779.00
|
2,505,473.00
|
100218.00
|
1,725,491.00
|
69019.00
|
6,650,440.00
|
|
Grand Total
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20,767,367.00
|
|
20,767,367.00
|
|
26,348,975.00
|
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68,572,684.00
|
|
1
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Hoardings, Bus panels and IEC material (Brochures, banners, posters, leaflets and pamphlets for distribution in all 25 districts.
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|
2
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* World Population Day is celebrated on 11th July. Expenditure of Rs.28,000/ incurred in each District for Organizing Walk, Baby Shows and Camps in all 25 districts
* Rs.13, 000/- were spent in each Tehsil for sensitizing youth thorough speech competition at school (about 70 persons participated in each Tehsil competition).
* District Speech Competition Rs.26,000/- spent in each District Speech Competition (about 100 person participated in each function) for all 25 districts.
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3
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T.V Publicity, Radio Publicity, Press Publicity, Cinema Publicity & CCTV at railway stations & trains.
(As per PDHS survey 2007 knowledge of Family Planning is almost universal 96%)
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|
4
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* Rs. 24,000/- were spent in each district for holding of Seminar/ workshop at district level for District Stakeholders and media personnel for sensitizing them about advantages of small family norms.
* Baby Shows arranged in each Family Welfare Centers (Rs.2000/- were spent on each Baby Show) (about 20-25 persons participated in each show)
* Rs.10,000/- were spent in each RHS Center each for holding seminars on RH issues (about 45-50 persons participated in each seminar).
* During the year 2006-07 Rs.60,000/- were spent for sensitizing Nazmeen on Population and Development issues in each districts except Karachi (about 100 persons participated in each Seminar)
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*992. MR. SALEEM KURSHEED KHOKHAR: Will the Minister for Population Welfare be pleased to state:-
Details of vehicles kept/used by each District office as on 01-08-08 alongwith month-wise amount spent on POL of these vehicles during the financial year 2007-08?
ANSWER
MR. JAM MEHTAB HUSSAIN DAHAR, Minister for Population Welfare:
Detail is at Annexure, placed on the table of the House.
*1012. MR. ARIF MUSTAFA JATOI: Will the Minister for Population Welfare be pleased to state:-
The types of contraceptive offered by the Department along with the cost at which they are supplied to the public as on 29th August, 2008?
ANSWER
MR. JAM MEHTAB HUSSAIN DAHAR, Minister for Population Welfare:
Details are as under:-
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Type of contraceptives
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Price as on
29, August 2008
|
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Clinical
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Non Clinical
|
|
-
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Condoms
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Rs. 0.50 per unit
|
|
-
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Oral pills
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Rs. 3.00 per Cycle
|
|
IUCD (Intra Uterine Contraceptive Device)
|
-
|
Rs. 3.00 per unit
|
|
Indictable
|
-
|
Rs. 3.00 per vial
|
|
Surgery (Male)
|
-
|
Free of cost
|
|
Surgery (Female)
|
-
|
Free of cost
|
|
Nor Plant (Six Rods)
|
-
|
Free of cost
|
|
Implinon (One Rod)
|
-
|
Free of cost
|
*1330. MS. HEER ISMAIL SOHO: Will the Minister for Mines & Minerals be pleased to state:-
Location-wise quantity of mines of marbles and precious stones exists in district Thatta alongwith different kinds of these precious stones?
ANSWER NOT RECEIVED
Sent to Department
22-01-2009
*1331. MS. HEER ISMAIL SOHO: Will the Minister for Mines & Minerals be pleased to state:-
(a) Is it a fact that reti, bajri and precious stones are being stolen from various areas of Thatta district such as Makli, Sonda, Filter plant Gharo, Jang-Shahi etc;
(b) If answer to (a) above be in affirmative, steps taken or intended to be taken by the Government in this respect?
ANSWER NOT RECEIVED
Sent to Department
22-01-2009
Karachi:- HADI BUX BURIRO
the 13th February, 2009. Secretary
Provincial Assembly of Sindh
