🌟 Good News for the People of Kot Addu
Kot Addu, a vibrant city in southern Punjab, is entering a promising new era marked by development, connectivity, and opportunity. In recent months, several transformative initiatives have been announced or launched, signaling major improvements in infrastructure, education, healthcare, and quality of life for residents across the district.
🛣️ 1. Meer Chakar-e-Azam Rind Flyover Nearing Completion
The long-awaited flyover over the North Railway Crossing at Shumali Phatak is progressing rapidly. Named after the legendary Mir Chakar Rind, this project will eliminate long traffic delays caused by passing trains and ensure safe, uninterrupted travel between Kot Addu and nearby towns like Daira Din Panah. With over Rs. 630 million allocated, this flyover is a key milestone in urban mobility.
🚆 2. Revival of Rail Links Through Kot Addu
Pakistan Railways is upgrading the Kot Addu section of Main Line-2 (ML-2), enhancing passenger and freight services connecting the city to Multan, D.G. Khan, and Mianwali. With station renovations and plans for suburban services, Kot Addu is becoming a central rail hub in southern Punjab.
🚰 3. Clean Kot Addu Campaign in Action
The Punjab Cities Program, with World Bank support, has launched major sanitation and drainage upgrades in Kot Addu. A new sewage system and water-treatment facility are under construction to solve chronic drainage and flood issues. Garbage trucks, street sweepers, and new waste bins have been deployed across town—making Kot Addu cleaner and healthier every day.
🏥 4. Mother & Child Hospital Project Underway
A state-funded 50-bed Mother and Child Hospital is being built in Kot Addu to provide essential maternal and pediatric care. Once completed, it will ease the burden on the THQ Hospital and improve health outcomes for women and children in the region.
🎓 5. Education Expansion and Girls’ Colleges
New government schools and colleges are being established, including a dedicated Girls’ Degree College. These developments will increase access to secondary and higher education—especially for young women—and address local demand for quality learning opportunities.
🌳 6 .Tree Plantation and Green Kot Addu Initiatives
Spring plantation drives have beautified parks, schools, and public institutions. Over 1,000 trees have been planted under the Green Pakistan and Plant Khushhali programs, supporting a cleaner and greener environment.
💼 7. Job Creation Through Vocational Training
TEVTA institutes and NGOs are providing technical training in fields like plumbing, tailoring, solar installation, and computer literacy—empowering local youth, especially women, with practical skills and job readiness.
🎉 A Brighter Future Ahead
From roads and railways to schools and sanitation, Kot Addu is evolving with purpose. These developments reflect growing recognition of the city’s importance and a shared commitment to improving lives.
