Punjab government has decided to build model garment villages in the province to increase exports, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Friday.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has formed a steering committee for the establishment of garment villages in the province.
Principal Secretary to CM Sajid Zafar Dal issued the notification of the steering committee constituted for garment villages.
According to notification, Provincial Minister for Social Welfare and Baitul-Mal Punjab Sohail Shaukat has been appointed as the convener of the steering committee of garment city villages’ project.
Parliamentary Secretary and focal person garment city Sadia Taimur, Secretary Local Government Mian Shakeel Ahmed, Secretary Social Welfare and Baitul-Mal Punjab, Secretary Women Development and Secretary ICI Punjab have been appointed members of the steering committee.
The steering committee will shortlist the locations for the garment villages.
Model garment villages will be built on the pattern of handicraft centers of Social Welfare Department.
The steering committee will take steps to supply the necessary equipment to the model marment villages
Human resource training for the model garment villages project will be ensured and a joint venture with Toyota will play role in making it a success.
The Social Welfare Department will provide all logistical support to the steering committee.
Reporter: Rao Dilshad Hussain