Punjab Minister for Mines & Minerals Raja Riaz Ahmad has said that welfare of mines workers and development of mines sector on modern lines is in the priorities' list of the government. Talking to media men here, he said that government wanted to create enabling environment for the prospective investors in mines and minerals sector.
He said that a sum of Rs. 28.4 million was being spent on pilot project of provision of clean drinking water for mining labour at Katha Sagral (Khushab) and Choa Saiden Shah. Filtration plants would also be set up to provide clean water to the nearby inhabitants, he added. Raja Riaz said that mining sector was very vital area which needs further investment for the exploration of new mineral resources. Mines workers are important part of the sector and investors should give priority to their well-being, he concluded.
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