The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Dhaka

The 87 per cent progress has been achieved in the implementation of projects under annual development programme (ADP) of the fiscal 2007-08 of the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock up to June this year.

This was disclosed at a review meeting on the ADP held on Wednesday in the conference room of the ministry with Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser for Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock Manik Lal Sammader in the chair.

Secretary of the ministry Syed Ataur Rahman, concerned high officials and projects directors were present at the meeting, an official handout said.

During the meeting, the adviser instructed the project directors to implement the development work quickly.

Taka 15,586 crore was allocated against 37 projects under the revised ADP for 2007-08 financial year. Taka 13,582.77 crore was spent up to June, which was 87 per cent of total allocation, the handed out added.