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FAISALABAD, Jan 14 (APP):”District Industrial Relocation Committee (DIRC),” established by Commissioner Raja Jahangir Anwar, has convened its inaugural meeting today to strategize the phased and voluntary relocation of industrial units from the city center.
Director General (DG) Faisalabad Development Authority (FDA) Muhammad Asif Chaudhary, who serves as committee’s convener presided over the meeting while Additional Commissioner Coordination Tanveer Murtaza, Deputy Director Industries Muhammad Irfan, Deputy Director Environment Protection Usman Azhar, General Manager FIEDMC Col Adil, Small Industries Corporation, GC University and National Textile University representatives Saad Mehmood, Salman Saif and Prof Dr Muhammad Ibrahim were also present on the occasion.
The meeting primarily focused on developing a comprehensive roadmap to shift industrial units from densely populated areas to outskirts of the city.
The committee discussed several critical components, including land acquisition, identifying suitable areas outside the city for new industrial zones, incentives & necessary facilities, providing basic utilities, financial incentives, and a favorable operational environment to encourage voluntary shifting.
The Chair welcomed the members and said that under the vision of Divisional Commissioner Raja Jahangir Anwar, relocation of industries is aiming to rid the city of toxic smoke and pollution to ensure sustainable urban development and improved sanitation.
During briefing, it was revealed that a departmental survey identified approximately 65,000 industrial units operating within the city.
“Many of these units are hazardous to residential populations, causing severe pressure on sewerage systems, disrupting traffic flow, and creating significant wastewater management and environmental health issues”, DG FDA stated.
To ensure a structured approach, the committee decided that initial focus will be on relocating of high-risk and most problematic industrial units located in congested residential zones.
A specialized sub-committee comprising officials from Industries, Environment, Labor, and WASA has been formed for identifying the most disruptive units and drafting a detailed technical report.
Members from various departments and universities shared suggestions on balancing industrial growth with urban planning requirements.
DG FDA told that these measures are being taken by Divisional Administration to modernize Faisalabad’s urban landscape while maintaining its status as an industrial hub through organized and sustainable development.