Staff Reporter
Islamabad
National Disaster Risk Management Fund (NDRMF) signed a Tripartite Grant Implementation Agreement with the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, for extending grant financing up to PKR 429.695 Million for their project related to strengthening & expansion of Emergency Rescue Services in 17 districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) through Rescue 1122. The agreement signing ceremony was held at NDRMF Office at Islamabad on Thursday 9th January, 2020.
The Tripartite Grant Implementation Agreement was signed by Mr. Khurram Khaliq Khan, General Manager, Projects & Operations Group, NDRMF, Dr. Khateer Ahmad, Director General, Emergency Rescue Services 1122, and Muhammad Abid Majeed, Secretary, Relief Rehabilitation & Settlement Department, Government of KP. The total cost of the Project is PKR 613.85 million out of which NDRMF will finance 70% share, amounting to PKR 429.695 million whereas Government of KP shall contribute 30% financing, amounting to PKR 184.155 million.
The project will be completed in 18 months focusing on; provision of Ambulances, Fire Brigade Vehicles, Surveillance Drones, Scuba sets, and other search and rescue equipment. The project’s interventions are in line with National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP).
