CDA to further preserve, expand Saidpur Model Village.

ISLAMABAD, July 11, 2009 (Balochistan Times) -- Saidpur Model Village reflects real cultural heritage of our rural society and the Capital Development Authority (CDA) will further expand and beautify it to enrich its attraction for foreign tourists, said Chairman CDA Imtiaz Inayat Elahi. During his visit to the Saidpur Model Village on Saturday, the CDA chief said that the natural stream flowing through the Model Village of Saidpur shall be cleaned and steps shall be taken to save it from pollution. He directed the concerned authorities to formulate proper policy for allotment of shops and other outlets in a transparent manner.Model Village Saidpur is situated at the foot hills of Margalla that makes it unique and further measures would be taken for its beautification, preservation and development, said the CDA Chairman and directed the concerned authorities to arrange a meeting with the residents of the village to resolve the issues of encroachment, acquisition of land and compensation of the residents. Earlier, Project Director of Saidpur Model Village briefed the CDA chief about the pace of development work and said the Village has been developed as per its traditional layout keeping in mind the cultural heritage of the area in cooperation with the locals. Work on car parking, installation of tube-well and water filtration plant at Saidpur Model Village is also underway. Different firms and companies have established their stalls of edibles and traditional crafts to facilitate the tourists. Imtiaz Inayat Elahi also inspected photo gallery and expressed his deep interest in the pictures taken at different phases of the development of the federal capital and directed the concerned department to extend the area of photo gallery. Member Environment, Member Administration and other officers of the CDA were also present on the occasion.

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