No.

5(9)/ABAD/P&D/2009
GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT

Dated Lahore, the 31st March 2009

To

The Director General,

Agency for Barani Areas Development (ABAD),
Government of the Punjab,
Murree Road,
Rawalpindi.

Subject:- Proposed Project titled “Command Area

Development of Small Dam, Mini Dam and
Adjoining Areas in Potowar Region, Barani Tract
of Punjab”.

Reference your letter No. ABAD/Dev./653 dated

19.03.2009 on the subject noted above.
The scheme has been examined and the same is
observed as under:-
1. The map of the area is not made available and base line
data is not explicitly stated.
2. It would be more appropriate if the map of small dam /
mini dam and location of project area is included in the
document. Salient features regarding areas and
population and its nature to be part of this document.
3. It is stated that concept paper is prepared in
consultation with stakeholders, NRSP, small dam
organization and water management wing of agriculture
development. In the concept paper the role of these
organizations viz-a-viz. its relationship with ABAD is to
be incorporated.
4. What will be the mechanism for planning of activities
and Monitoring and Evaluation and Coordination of each
agency and different activities?
5. In case community development work is to be carried
out by NRSP, then its role is to be highlighted.
Budgetary allocation for each agency is also to be made
accordingly.
6. Physical and financial phasing to be included. It may
enhance the utility of this document.
 7. It would be appropriate to analyze the absorptive
capacity of funds for each organization for a period of
three years.
8. About 17% administrative cost is proposed. It is too high
as no additional staff proposed.
9. The works on cost sharing basis @ of 80/20%. Cost to be
incurred by community is not worked out. It is to be
clarified whether Rs. 1500 million are required from ADP
or only 20% of the cost is proposed to be provided
through ADP allocation?
10. What will be the mechanism and cost sharing for the
involvement in agriculture business for the farmers and
the government for developing proper cropping pattern,
tunnel farming, live stock raring, fruit planting etc.
11. Only 2 numbers of vehicles and 5 number of Motorcycle
have been demanded for monitoring activities. Who will
get these vehicles?
12. It is proposed that 7% of the cost of activities to be
carried out by the component to cater for their
requirements 13. About 10% of the cost of the activities
will be utilized by PCU of ABAD to cater for the
monitoring and consultation. In case additional staff is
not required then this estimation seems exaggerated. It
would be more appropriate to work out the cost
components again.

These observations were presented to Secretary, P&D

and he has advised on the same as under:-
“Please go ahead and hold a preliminary meeting
with ABAD and discuss the points raised above.
They all make eminent sense. Meeting will be hold
only if there are still issues that need further
ironing out.”

Keeping into account, the observations of the Secretary,

P&D, you are requested to please amend the document. In case any
clarification is required my services are available and meeting may
be convened too.

(MUHAMMAD ASLAM
CH.)
CHIEF (RP)
C.C.

PS to Secretary, P&D Department, Lahore.

 No. 5(9)/ABAD/P&D/2009
GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Dated Lahore, the 22nd April 2009

To

The Chief (Water & Power),

Government of the Punjab,
Planning & Development Department,
Rawalpindi.

Subject:- PROPOSED PROJECT TITLED “COMMAND AREA

DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL DAM, MINI DAM AND ADJOINING
AREAS IN POTOWAR REGION, BARANI AREAS OF PUNJAB”.

Sir,

I am directed to forward herewith a copy of the project titled

“Command Area Development of Small Dam, Mini Dam and Adjoining Areas
in Potowar Region, Barani Areas of Punjab” proposed by Director General,
ABAD for inclusion in PSDP 2009-12.
You are requested to kindly comment on the project in the light
of the Development Programme of Irrigation Sector.

(KHALID MAHMOOD GILANI)

ASSISTANT CHIEF (RP)
 TO BE SUBSTITUTED OF EVEN NO. DATED 11.05.2009.
Meeting Notice No. 5(9)/ABAD/P&D/2009
Through Special GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB
Messenger PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Dated Lahore, the 12th May, 2009
To
1. The Secretary,
Government of the Punjab,
Agriculture Department,
Lahore.
2. The Secretary,
Government of the Punjab,
Irrigation and Power Department,
Lahore.
Subject:- MEETING REGARDING PROPOSED PROJECT TITLED
“COMMAND AREA DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL DAM, MINI
DAM AND ADJOINING AREAS IN POTOWAR REGION,
BARANI AREAS OF PUNJAB”.
Sir,
Reference this office letter No.3(194)RP/P&D/2009 dated
09.05.2009.
I am directed to inform you that Secretary, P&D Department will
hold a meeting on 15.05.2009 at 10:00 a.m. (instead of 09:00 a.m.) in
Committee Room No.II of P&D Department to discuss the concept paper
regarding Command Areas Development Project of Small Dam, Mini Dam
and Contiguous Areas in Potowar Region, Barani Tracts of Punjab
(Cost Rs. 1197.000 million) for inclusion in ADP 2009-10. Possible over
laps/duplication of the proposal with the programme of Agriculture/Irrigation
Department will be discussed in the meeting.
You are requested to kindly attend this meting on the date and
time specified above.

(KHALID MAHMOOD GILANI)

ASSISTANT CHIEF (RP)
NO. & DATE EVEN:
Copy is forwarded with the request to attend the meeting to:-
1. Director General, ABAD, Rawalpindi. (through fax)
2. Sr. Chief (Agriculture), P&D Department, Lahore.
3. Chief (Water & Power), P&D Department, Lahore.

ASSISTANT CHIEF (RP)

C.C.
1. PS to Secretary, P&D Department, Lahore.
2. PA to Chief (RP), P&D Department, Lahore.
 No. 5(9)/ABAD/P&D/2009
GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Dated Lahore, the 19th May 2009

To
1. The Secretary,
Government of the Punjab,
Agriculture Department,
Lahore.
2. The Secretary,
Government of the Punjab,
Irrigation & Power Department,
Lahore.
3. The Director General,
Agency for Barani Areas Development (ABAD),
Government of the Punjab,
Rawalpindi.

Subject:- MINUTES OF THE MEETING REGARDING “COMMAND

AREAS DEVELOPMENT PROJECT OF SMALL DAM, MINI
DAM AND CONTIGUOUS AREAS IN POTOHAR REGION,
BARANI TRACTS OF PUNJAB” HELD ON 15.05.2009
UNDER THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF SECRETARY, P&D

Sir,
I am directed to enclose herewith a copy of minutes of the
meeting held under the chairmanship of Secretary, P&D Department on
15.05.2009 to discuss the concept paper regarding Command Areas
Development Project of Small Dam, Mini Dam and Contiguous Areas in
Potohar Region, Barani Tracts of Punjab.
Further action may kindly be taken accordingly.

(Ch. Iftikhar Ahmad)

Admin Officer (RP)
NO. & DATE EVEN:-
Copy for information and necessary action to:-
1. Sr. Chief (ECA), P&D Department, Lahore.
2. Sr. Chief (Agriculture), P&D Department, Lahore.

Admin Officer (RP)

C.C.
1. PS to Secretary, P&D Department, Lahore.
2. PA to Chief (RP), P&D Department, Lahore.
 No. 5(9) ABAD/P&D/2009
GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Dated Lahore, the 1st June, 2009

To

Dr. Syed Tauqir Shah,

Secretary to Chief Minister Punjab,
Chief Minister’s Secretariat,
Lahore.

Subject:- INTERIM REPORT REGARDING PROJECT FOR

CONSTRUCTION OF MINI DAMS IN RAWALPINDI
DIVISION (ADP 2009-10)

Sir,
Kindly refer to your letter No. DS(Planning) (CMS)(D)-09/OT-4/
27729 dated 28.05.2009.
I am directed to inform you that meeting of the Committee
Constituted by Chief Minister Punjab to Review the Project for
Construction of Mini Dams was held on 01.06.2009 and it was decided to
include the project “Water Resource Development through
Construction of 200 Mini Dams alongwith Command Area
Development of Pothohar Region, Barani Areas of Punjab” in ADP
2009-10.

The scheme has accordingly been reflected in ADP 2009-10

with reasonable token allocation.
This may be considered as Interim Report.

(Dr. Mahmood Khalid Qamar)

Chief (Regional Planning)
C.C.
1. PSO to Chairman, P&D Board, Lahore.
2. PS to Secretary, P&D Department, Lahore.
 No. 5(9)/ABAD/P&D/2009
GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Dated Lahore, the 18th August, 2009
To
The Director General,
Government of the Punjab,
Agency for Barani Areas Development (ABAD),
Murree Road,
Rawalpindi.

Subject:- COMMAND AREA DEVELOPMENT PROJECT OF SMALL DAMS,

MINI DAMS AND ADJOINING AREA IN POTHWAR REGION,
BARANI TRACT OF PUNJAB (LAND USE MAXIMIZATION
PROJECT FOR AGRICULTURE ACTIVITIES)
Sir,
Kindly refer to your letter No. 1062-63/Dev dated 04.08.2009 on the
subject noted above.
I am directed to return the advance copy of PC-I endorsed by Deputy
Director (Development), ABAD on 13.08.2009 (copy enclosed) with the following
observations:-
i. PC-I proposes the two phases; one for Continuation of PMU staff of
BVDP for preparation of PC-I and the other for implementation of the
PC-I.
ii. The proposal for Continuation of PMU of BVDP has already been
regretted by this department letter No. 3(30)ABAD/P&D/2009 dated
11.07.2009.
iii. No serious effort seems to have been made by ABAD for preparation
of the proper PC-I.

You are, therefore, requested to please submit the PC-I in

accordance with the minutes of the meeting held under the chairmanship of
Secretary, P&D on 01.06.2009 and 15.05.2009 (copy enclosed). In case of need of
Technical Assistance from some expert, ABAD may get the same through the
scheme “Planning Support for Approval of Un-approved schemes” approved by
PDWP (minutes attached).

(Ch. Iftikhar Ahmad)

Admin Officer (RP)
NO. & DATE EVEN:-
Copy for information and necessary action to Chief (ABAD), Govt. of
the Punjab, Murree Road, Rawalpindi.

Admin Officer (RP)

C.C.
PS to Secretary, P&D Department, Lahore.
 No. 5(9) ABAD/P&D/2009
GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Dated Lahore, the 30th October, 2009

To

The Director General,

Government of the Punjab,
Agency for Barani Areas Development (ABAD),
Murree Road,
Rawalpindi.

Subject:- COMMAND AREA DEVELOPMENT PROJECT OF SMALL DAMS,

MINI DAMS AND ADJOINING AREA IN POTHWAR REGION,
BARANI TRACT OF PUNJAB (LAND USE MAXIMIZATION
PROJECT FOR AGRICULTURE ACTIVITIES)

Sir,
The subject PC-I submitted by ABAD was discussed in a
meeting held with Chief (Regional Planning) with the participation of
Deputy Director (Development) ABAD and SDO ABAD on 27.10.2009. It
was observed that the document did not follow the spirit of decisions of
the meetings held under the chairmanship of Secretary, P&D on
15.05.2009 and 01.06.2009 wherein it was decided that:-

“Reasonable number of dams most suitable for

command area development will be selected under a
criteria to be prescribed by the Focus Group and the
concept of the project will include a complete mapping
alongwith Development Plan of each selected dam
highlighting facilities available in the command area,
facilities missing and facilities proposed under the
project. The Development Plans may also include the
components like fishing and tourism development as
per potential of the command area”.

It was further discussed that ABAD needs a base line survey

to be conducted for preparing the proper PC-I for equitable distribution
of the facilities under the project.

It was, therefore, proposed that ABAD may submit a PC-II

for conducting the base line survey of the Potohar areas which could
possibly emerge into proper PC-I.
 You are, therefore, requested to kindly furnish the requisite
PC-II for the base line survey of the command areas of existing dams
and 100 mini dams to evaluate available, missing and proposed
facilities / interventions.
Yours sincerely,

(Dr. Mahmood Khalid

Qamar)
Chief (Regional Planning)
C.C.
Assistant Chief (Coord-II), P&D Department with the request to
return the PC-II to Director General, ABAD.
 No. 5(9) ABAD/P&D/2009
GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Dated Lahore, the 3rd November, 2009

To

The Assistant Chief (Coord-II),

Government of the Punjab,
Planning & Development Department,
Lahore.

Subject:- PENDING SCHEMES IN P&D DEPARTMENT

Sir,
Kindly refer to your letter No. 12(2) R.O (Coord)P&D/2009 dated
30.10.2009 vide which the following two schemes are shown as pending in Regional
Planning Sector:-
(Rs. in million)
Gen. Sr. Name of Scheme Cost
No.
2290 Integrated Development of Water Resources on Sub- 500.000
Catchment basis (through Construction of 200 Mini Dams
along with Command Area Development) in Potowar Region /
Rawalpindi Division.
2289 Command Area Development Project of Small Dams and 612.702
Contiguous Area in Potohar Region, Barani Tract of Punjab.

It is submitted that the two schemes were discussed in Pre-PDWP meeting

held on 26th and 27th October, 2009. The scheme at Gen. Sr. No. 2290 was accordingly
decided to be rephrased whereas, the scheme at Gen Sr. No. 2289 was decided to be
framed on PC-II. (Please refer to Coordination Section letter No. 19(14) R.O (Coord)
P&D/2009 dated 28.10.2009).
Further action regarding resubmission of the two schemes is awaited from
Director General, ABAD.
Yours sincerely,

(Dr. Mahmood Khalid Qamar)

Chief (Regional Planning)
C.C.
PS to Secretary, P&D Department, Lahore
 No. 5(9) ABAD/P&D/2009
GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Dated Lahore, the 16th November, 2009

To

The Assistant Chief (Coord-II),

Government of the Punjab,
Planning & Development Department,
Lahore.

Subject:- PENDING SCHEMES IN P&D DEPARTMENT

Sir,
Kindly refer to your letter No. 12(2) R.O (Coord)P&D/2009 dated
14.11.2009 on the subject noted above.
I am directed to inform the status of the following four schemes shown
pending in Regional Planning Section:-
(Rs. in million)
Gen. Sr. Name of Scheme Cost Current Status
No.
2290 Integrated Development of Water 500.000 Meeting of the Committee
Resources on Sub-Catchment constituted by Chief Minister
basis (through Construction of has cleared the criteria. The
200 Mini Dams along with PC-I awaited from ABAD.
Command Area Development) in
Potowar Region / Rawalpindi
Division.
2291 Study of Water Resource 5.000 Working paper circulated.
Development in Non-Potohar
Area Barani Tract (PC-II).
2297 Preparation of Master Plan for 4.560 Working paper circulated.
Cholistan Area (PC-II)
2289 Command Area Development 612.702 Working paper circulated.
Project of Small Dams and
Contiguous Area in Potohar
Region, Barani Tract of Punjab.

Yours sincerely,

(CH. IFTIKHAR AHMAD)

ADMIN OFFICER (RP)
C.C.
1. PS to Secretary, P&D Department, Lahore
2. PA to Chief (RP), P&D Department, Lahore.
 No. 5(9) ABAD/P&D/2009
GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Dated Lahore, the 3rd December, 2009

To

1. The Member (Infrastructure Dev.), 2. The Member (Private Sector Dev.),

Government of the Punjab, Government of the Punjab,
P&D Board, P&D Board,
Lahore. Lahore.

3. The Director Genera, 4. The Managing Director,

ABAD, Murree Road, Cholistan Development Authority
Rawalpindi. (CDA),
Bahawalpur.

Subject:- IMPLEMENTATION OF DECISIONS OF 13TH PROVINCIAL

DEVELOPMENT WORKING PARTY (PDWP) MEETING HELD
ON 25.11.2009 UNDER THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF CHAIRMAN,
P&D BOARD

Sir,
I am directed to state that 13th Provincial Development Working Party
(PDWP) meeting held on 25.11.2009 made the following decisions which needs your
attention for their implementation:-
Sr. Name of the Scheme
No.
1. Water Resource Development
(through Construction of 200
Mini Dams alongwith
Command Area Development)
of Potohar Region, Barani
Areas of Punjab.
2 Study of Water Resource
Development in Non-Potohar
Areas, Barani Tract (PC–II)
3 Command Area Development
Project of Small Dams and
Contiguous Area in Potohar
Region, Barani Tract of Punjab
(Proposal for Conduction of
Baseline Survey) – PC-II
Decision
The scheme was approved at the cost of
Rs.597.500 million subject to amendment in the
cost benefit tables and adoption of transparency at
all levels.
The scheme was approved for the cost of Rs.5.00
million. Member (Infrastructure Development)
was entrusted to frame the appropriate terms of
reference of the project in consultation with
Director General, ABAD and Chief (Regional
Planning) so as the out put of the project is
maximized.
The scheme was approved subject to the
following conditions:-
i. TORs of the study will be finalized
by Member (Infrastructure Development)
in consultation with Director General
ABAD and Chief (RP).

4 PC-II For Preparation of
Master Plan For Cholistan
Area
5 Range Land Development in
Cholistan Tract
ii. The two dams falling in Islamabad
Territory will not be included in the study.
iii. The firm will select the best dams
catering at least one third of command
area of existing dams based on a
transparent criteria.
iv. The firm will quantify the best site
specific interventions on each
identified/selected dam to be sponsored by
ABAD.
v. Mapping of each identified dam
showing the facilities available, facilities
missing and facilities proposed for 10
years Master Plan will be part of the study.
vi. An amount of Rs.2.200 million
proposed for ABAD staff was deleted.
vii. Cost of the input of the consultant
will be rationalized.
i. The scheme for PC-II for
Preparation of Master Plan for Cholistan
Area was approved subject to the
preparation of TORs by multiple group
headed by Member (Private Sector
Development) with Managing Director
CDA, Secretary Livestock & Dairy
Development, concerned Secretaries and
other stakeholders as members of the
group. The multiple group will frame the
terms of reference of the study for
preservation of echosystem in Cholistan
area and will finalize the terms of
reference within two weeks.
ii. The consultant will be paid as per
deliverables with no support facilities in
form of vehicle, traveling allowances,
equipment and space by CDA.
iii. The scheme for Range Land
Development in Cholistan Tract (ADP
2293) was decided to be dropped from
ADP.

You are requested to kindly initiate action for implementation of the

decisions of Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP).
Yours sincerely,

(HAMID MAHMOOD)
ASSISTANT CHIEF (RP)
C.C.
1. PS to Secretary, P&D Department, Lahore
2. PA to Chief (RP), P&D Department, Lahore.
 No. RP/P&D/2010
GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Dated Lahore, the 22nd April, 2009

To

The Chief (Coordination),

Government of the Punjab,
Planning & Development Department,
Lahore.

Subject:- Throwforward of ADP 2009-10 beyond June 30, 2010

Kindly refer to your letter No. 1(45)PO(ADP)P&D/2010 dated 21.04.2010

on the subject cited above.
I am directed to inform you that information pertaining to RP and P&D
sector attached with your letter is confirm.

ASSISTANT CHIEF
(RP)
C.C.
PA to Chief (RP), P&D Department, Lahore.