Planning & Development Board is the apex planning body of the largest and most populous province of Pakistan. It is working with a clear vision to generate inclusive and sustainable economic growth. In this regard, both the Government of Pakistan’s Vision 2025 and Punjab Growth Strategy 2023 serve as guiding documents that highlight the need for public-private partnerships, human capital development, economic inclusion of women, support to SMEs, and public-private partnerships to achieve sustainable economic growth.
Since the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as the National Development Agenda of Pakistan by the Government of Pakistan, the Punjab Government took the lead in establishing the SDGs Support Unit at Planning & Development Board in collaboration with United Nations Development Programme. The Government of Punjab is fully committed to mainstreaming and localizing SDGs in all of its policies, as showcased by our budgetary allocations and the alignment of development schemes with SDGs through the SMDP portal.
Over the years, we have effectively engaged with diverse think tanks and sectoral to develop the Punjab SDGs Framework. I would like to appreciate the efforts and dedication of the Government of the Punjab, development partners, the Private sector, and diverse stakeholders for enabling socially inclusive and economically viable economic growth across the province. The Government of Punjab, through its constant commitment to inclusive and sustainable human development, aims to ensure that no one is left behind.
