COASTAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

GOVERNMENT OF SINDH
BRIEF OF COASTAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Creation of Coastal Development Authority, Sindh: -

The Coastal Development Authority (CDA) was created by the Provincial
Assembly of Sindh through a Coastal Development Authority Act, 1994, and notified on
November 29, 1994 (Sindh Act No. XXVIII of 1994).
Objectives of CDA:-
The objectives of CDA are to develop and improve the coastal areas of Districts
of Thatta and Badin.
Functions of CDA are: -
a. Responsible for overall development, improvement and beautification of the
coastal areas of Thatta and Badin Districts.
b. Responsible for identification, sponsoring, coordination, execution, monitoring
and evaluation of development schemes/activities in coastal areas of Thatta and
Badin Districts, Sindh.

Right from its inception upto 2001, CDA was entrusted with only one ADP
scheme namely “Establishment of Coconut and Oilpalm Plantation in Coastal Zone of
Sindh”. Besides, it also undertook two Federal Government projects for execution as joint
venture with PODB namely Oilpalm and Salicornia during 1997 to 2001.

All these three projects were transferred to concerned departments namely Forest
Department and PODB during June 2001 as the CDA was restructured and the role of
CDA was confined only to identification, sponsoring, coordination, monitoring and
evaluation of the CDA schemes in the coastal belt of Thatta and Badin Districts.

Intensive efforts are in hand for revitalization, regeneration and revamping of

CDA so that is mandate could be implemented effectively, properly and promptly.
 Thirteen (13) development schemes in diverse segments of economy were
reflected in ADP –2003-04 under CDA Sector. The physical achievements under these
schemes have been summarized and can be glanced on face sheet placed at Annexure
“A”.
Furthermore, it is pertinent here to enunciate that the Coastal Development
Authority Sindh has been assigned three new schemes during current financial year 2004-
05 in various sectors, which can be seen at Annexure “B”.

The Coastal Development Authority Sindh (CDA) has identified some Mega
projects possessing tremendous potential to be implemented in coastal belt of Thatta and
Badin for which it is expected that these projects will bring economic health in coastal
belt of Sindh. The Summary under the subject “Assistance from Federal Government in
Mega Projects” has been submitted to Chief Minister Sindh for seeking his kind approval.
The details of these Projects are placed at Annexure-C.

The Coastal Development Authority has also drafted a ten (10) years perspective
plan containing 32 projects with Rs. 5895 Million. These projects can be viewed at
Annexure “D”.

Recently i.e. on 8th July 2004, a meeting was held with Asian Development Bank
Mission regarding development of Sindh coastal belt. The CDA proposed eight projects
to be implemented in coastal belt of Sindh for the well being of coastal dwellers. The list
of the projects and their write up /concept papers have been placed at Annexure “E”.

The CDA has also evaluated the consumption of palm oil and coconut oil, the
quantity imported per year, the production of oil per acre from the both crops and the
revenue productively which can be visualized at Annexure “F”.
 Annexure-A
COASTAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
GOVERNMENT OF SINDH

AT A GLANCE THE PROGRESS OF ADP 2003-2004 DEVELOPMENT SCHEMES REFLECTED UNDER CDA
SECTOR UTPO JUNE 2004
(Rs. In Million)
Sr. Name of Department ADP Name of Scheme Scheme Estimated Allocation for Amount Amount Amount Remarks
No. No. Life Cost 2003-04 Released Utilized Surrendered
Original Revised
1 Forest & Wildlife 60 Rehabilitation and propagation of drought (2003-04 to 39.69 8.00 8.00 8.00 7.90 - Tasks as specified in PC-
Department, Government affected coastal mangroves of Thatta 2007-08) I of project have been
of Sindh. District. achieved 100%.
61 Planting of salt resistant trees species in 2003-04 to 7.00 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.474 - -do-
coastal zone of Sindh. 2005-06
2 Irrigation and Power 62(a) Feasibility study for power generation 2003-04 1.932 2.00 1.932 1.932 1.493 -
Department, /energization from wind energy;
Government of Sindh.
62 (b) Electrification of two villages namely M. 2003-04 3.780 3.00 3.780 3.780 - -
Siddique Channa and Meer Muhammad
Khaskeli District Thatta through wind
solar hybrid power system.
3 Works and Services 59 Feasibility Study/Designing for 2003-04 to 10.550 12.00 0.1 - - 0.9
Department, Government construction of Shah Bandar Jetty. 2004-05
of Sindh.
63 Preparation of feasibility report for 2003-04 to 3.340 5.00 0.1 - - 0.9
development of entertainment and 2004-05
recreation center (s) in the coastal areas in
Thatta & Badin.
4 Local Government and 64 Construction of water supply 2003-04 to 5.486 2.00 1.00 - - 1.00
Public Health Engineering reservoirs with provision of 2004-05
Department, pipelines/hand pumps wherever
Government of Sindh. necessary at one coastal village of
Thatta District
 65 Construction of water supply 2003-04 2.074 2.00 2.074 - - -
reservoirs with provision of
pipelines/hand pumps wherever
necessary at one coastal village of
Badin District

Sr. Name of Department ADP Name of Scheme Scheme Estimated Allocation for Amount Amount Amount Remarks
No. No. Life Cost 2003-04 Released Utilized Surrendered
Original Revised
5 Fisheries and Livestock 66 Marine Fisheries surveillance in Coastal 2003-04 to 16.447 5.00 5.00 5.00 0.075 - Cheque of Rs. 4.925 was
Department, Government Areas of Sindh. 2004-06 cancelled by AG Sindh.
of Sindh.
67 Pen-culture Demonstration in Coastal 2003-04 to 8.50 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.527 -
Creeks and Back water of Sindh 2005-06
68 Low Cost Feed Development for Brackish 2003-04 to 19.99 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.125 - Less utilized due to late
and Marine Fish culture 2007-008 release i.e. on 24-06-
2004.
69 Aquaculture Development in coastal areas 2003-04 to 29.655 10.00 10.00 7.80 2.612 -
of Sindh. 2005-06
70 Improvement of Livestock in the Coastal 2003-04 to 39.999 5.00 5.00 5.00 3.628 1.372
Areas of Thatta and Badin 2007-08
71 Shrimp breeding in coastal areas of Thatta 2003-04 to 19.20 6.00 6.00 6.00 4.564 0.765 Revenue budget could
and Badin 2007-08 not be utilized due to
non-appointment of
Staff.
T207.643 66.50 49.486 44.012 25.398 4.937
 Annexure-B

i. Communication accesses to coastal belt of Sindh.

ii. Oilpalm Plantation over 2000 acres in coastal belt of Sindh.

iii. Sindh Women Economic Elevation Programme (SWEEP).

 Annexure-C

COASTAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

GOVERNMENT OF SINDH

SUBJECT: ASSISTANCE FROM FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN MEGA PROJECTS

The Coastal Development Authority, Government of Sindh, has proposed projects in various sector of
the economy for investment in coastal zone of Sindh, comprising of eight coastal Talukas of Thatta
and Badin Districts, as the Authority has been confined to identification, sponsoring, coordination,
monitoring and evaluation of projects.

2. The following development projects proposed for Investment in coastal zone of Sindh, which
have great potential for an early return, shall in all likelihood, should be placed before the Federal
Government for seeking assistance from Donors and friendly countries or from its own kitty, as deemed
feasible and expedient by it: -

a. Establishment of an Oil Refinery in Badin District: -

It has been observed that crude oil is transported to refineries at Karachi and Multan for
conversion purposes. It would be advisable that double transportation and extra costs could
be avoided by establishment of an Oil Refinery at Badin, which shall not only be cost
effective, but economically viable and healthy for human resource development as hundreds
of jobs can be generated and provided to youths of the Province.

b. Construction of Keti Bunder Power Complex and Development of Fish Harbour on the
lines of Korangi Fish Harbour:-

As for proposed project for investment, it is opined that the Government of Pakistan, Government of
Sindh and C.E.P.A. of Hong Kong had signed a MOU for 5280 MW coal fired power complex at Keti
Bundar on October, 06, 1994. This project was to be implemented in four phases. WAPDA and
CEPA signed the power purchase agreement in October, 1994, and the ground breaking ceremony of
the project was performed in January 1996. Keti Bundar complex comprised the following
components.

i. Development of Sea Port;

ii. Industrial Zone;
iii. Community/Town Ship Development;
iv. Bankable Feasibility Study of Coal and Development of coal mines at Thar.
The project could not flourish due to some political hinges. It is proposed that the project may
be re-vitalized as it can bring an economic boom to the area with positive impact on its
residents.

c. Installation of Oilpalm Extraction Plant at Thatta:-

There are seven Coconut and Oilpalm Farms namely Gharko; B.P.Das; Morho Kotri/Kathore;
Khanani; Maliriri; Huderani and Mulchand/Hazari farms in Thatta, and Rarri Farms in Badin
District. As there is no Oilpalm Extraction Plant, which needs to be imported, hence inability
or cost effectiveness of establishment of Coconut and Oilpalm Farms cannot be measured in
economic terms.

d. Coastal Road linking creeks of Badin and Thatta Districts:-

There are 16 creeks in coastal areas, of which 14 are in Thatta and Badin districts. Of these, nine are
20-30 kilometers, four 14-19 kilometers and one is 90 kilo meters long. Their width varies between
250-2500 meters, but they usually are more than 700 meters wide. One creek is 5000 meter wide at
the coast and 2000 meters wide inland-ward. Their depth varies between 5-30 meters. It is proposed
to prepare feasibility for coastal road connecting Karachi with Badin. The feasibility study would
 involve the economic, social and political advantages of such a road. If this road is to cross the
various creeks possibility of load-bearing capacity, bed-rock level and length and diameter of pile
foundations needs investigation. Such a road will definitely open-up the area to the urban people
interested in investment but can also bring opportunities for the rural people for employment and to
migrate or trade with urban areas. The following are the possibilities of the development after this
road is commissioned:

b) Development of fisheries in the creeks as well as Continental Shelf including deep sea
fisheries by Pakistanis.
c) Development of animal husbandry.
d) Development of mangroves.
e) Development of oil and gas in the Continental Shelf as well as inland wards.
f) Development of wind mill and tidal power as Sindh coast has greatest potential of tidal
power development.
g) Development of minerals at the sea bottom.
h) Development of fresh water giant prawns in fresh water ponds.
i) Development of shrimp culture along the creek.
j) Development of sea water fisheries.
k) Development of fresh water fisheries.
l) Development of villages and towns along the coast.
m) Protection of wild life.
n) Development of archaeological sites.
o) Protection of environments.
p) Development of tourism, recreation and holiday spots.
q) Development of agriculture and value added crops in the coastal areas.

With these advantages, which can lead to development of the area, within shortest possible
time, it is proposed to carry out economic study of the coastal road and its engineering costs.
If it is found for certain engineering reasons to avoid construction of road in certain sections,
an alternative road is to be suggested for those areas, so that the area is opened up. A study be
done in similar river dominated delta coastal areas elsewhere and find how those areas can be
opened-up. The road construction, the materials and etc., have to be compatible with the area.

e. Gawadar to Karachi Highway be connected with the Coastal Highway of Sindh beginning
from Paradise Point and ending Ali Bundar; Lyari Expressway; Northern Bypass; and a
road from Islamkot, District Mithi:-

This shall create a massive opening of investment in the Southern part of the country. Thar
Coal export shall be boosted.

f. Construction of Shah Bunder Jetty:-

The points to be made for this project is that it has been observed that about 6700 tons of
catch is available in the Shah Bundar area. A Jetty be therefore planned at a proper location at
Shah Bundar to provide modern facilities to the fishermen of the area and to promote marine
fisheries. It is also noted that the main nursery of the marine catch in the East of Karachi is
the high seas opposite Shah Bundar. The Korangi Fisheries Harbour feasibility shows an
additional yield of atleast 115,000 MT of catch per year, whereas Harbour is designed for
102,000 MT per year. Thus, 13000 MT per year will be available for future development. As
such, Shah Bunder Jetty shall be a modest start with minimum expenses so that it remains a
properly designed facility for the present catch of about 6700 Tons.
Furthermore, construction of Jetty alongwith a market hall providing space for chilling room
will not only serve the propose of handling and unloading the catch, but will also help
preserving the catch against getting stale and consequently fetching better price of the
fishermen merchandise. It will prove to be a step towards poverty alleviation in one of the
most backward regions of Sindh.

g Construction of cold-storage for preservation of fish catch at Shah Bunder and Keti
Bunder:-

The construction of a modern cold storage for the preservation of fish and shrimps at Keti
Bundar and Shah Bundar each shall in all earnest profitable and viable, as the Province of
Sindh holds a premier position in the fisheries sector of the country. It commands 100%
 brackish water, about 55% fresh water, 71% marine waters, 95% of the total marine fisheries
resources of Pakistan and over 78% of exports i.e. fish and shrimps. The development of
Coastal Aquaculture is indispensable to enhance fish and shrimp production. It will not only
increase the national earnings through export of fish and shrimp, but it will also uplift the
socio-economic conditions of the coastal and rural communities by creating job opportunities
as Sindh Province, as its coastline is rich and suitable for fish and its by-products.

h. Industrial zone like SITE, KITE, EPZ etc.; and

i. Installation of salt plant at Gharo (for grinding, refining, iodizing, packing and
marketing);

3. The projects at para 2 (b), (d) and (f) have been approved by the Public Sector Development Programme
th
on 24 April, 2003, for ADP 2003-04, which only pertains to feasibility study, it is pointed out here.

4. The Government of Sindh, it is proposed, may move the Federal Government for initiation of the projects
mentioned in para-2 above, in the best economic interests of the Province, so that a visible upliftment of the socio-
economic conditions of the inhabitants of Sindh actually takes place. It is high time to shun status-quo and go for
the development of the eight coastal Talukas of Districts of Badin and Thatta and exploit its natural resources.

(MUNAWAR OPEL)
DIRECTOR GENERAL

dated the Karachi 21st May 2003

Chief Secretary, Sindh

Chief Minister, Sindh.

 COASTAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
GOVERNMENT OF SINDH
PROJECTS/SCHEMES PROPOSED FOR INCLUSION IN THE 10 YEAR PERSPECTIVE PLAN
Ongoing Schemes
Sr. Sub Sector/Name of Schemes Location Status of Cost Estimated Throw
No. the scheme expenditure forward as on
upto June 1-07-2004
2004 PROJECTIONS DURING THE PLAN PERIOD
2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 Total
Projection
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
1 Forest & Wildlife Deptt. Dist. Thatta. Approved 39.6968 8.00 31.6968 11.49 6.9559 6.5567 6.6942 - - - - - - -

Rehabilitation and propagation

of drought affected coastal
mangroves of Thatta District.
2 Planting of salt resistant trees Thatta and -do- 7.00 2.50 4.50 2.1785 2.3215 - - - - - - - - -
Badin
species in coastal zone of Sindh District.

3 Works & Services Deptt. Thatta Distt. Un- 5.00 0.100 4.99 4.99 - - - - - - - - - -
approved
Feasibility Study/Designing for
construction of Shah Bandar
Jetty.
4 Preparation of feasibility report Thatta Badin -do- 12.00 0.100 11.99 11.99 - - - - - - - - - -
Distt.
for development of entertainment

and recreation center (s) in the

coastal areas in Thatta & Badin.

5 Local Govt. PHED. Thatta Approved 5.486 1.00 4.486 4.486 - - - - - - - - - -

Construction of water supply

reservoirs with provision of
pipelines/hand pumps wherever
necessary at one coastal village
of Badin District.
6 Fisheries & Livestocks Deptt. Thatta and -do- 16.447 5.00 11.447 8.300 3.147 - - - - - - - - -
Badin Distt.
Marine Fisheries surveillance in
Coastal Areas of Sindh.
7 Pen-culture Demonstration in -do- -do- 8.500 2.00 6.500 4.337 2.163 - - - - - - - - -

Coastal Creeks and Backwater of

Sindh.

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 COASTAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
GOVERNMENT OF SINDH

PROJECTS/SCHEMES PROPOSED FOR INCLUSION IN THE 10 YEAR PERSPECTIVE PLAN

Sr. No. Sub Sector/Name of Schemes Location Status of Cost Estimated Throw forward
the scheme expenditure as on 1-07-2004
upto June 2004
PROJECTIONS DURING THE PLAN PERIOD
2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 Total
Projection
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
8 Low Cost Feed Development for -do- Approved 19.99 2.00 17.99 11.669 3.796 1.361 1.144 - - - - - - -

Brackish and Marine Fish culture.

9 Aquaculture Development in coastal -do- -do- 29.655 10.00 19.655 17.405 2.250 - - - - - - - - -

areas of Sindh.

10 Improvement of Livestock in the Coastal -do- -do- 39.99 3.635 36.355 7.00 8.50 9.50 9.990 - - - - - - -

Areas of Thatta and Badin

11 Shrimp breeding in coastal areas of -do- -do- 19.20 4.955 14.245 5.117 2.745 2.645 2.291 - - - - - - -

Thatta and Badin.

Grand Total -do- -do- 202.958 39.290 163.854 80.96 38.874 20.627 20.1462 - - - - - - -

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 COASTAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
GOVERNMENT OF SINDH

PROJECTS/SCHEMES PROPOSED FOR INCLUSION IN THE 10 YEAR PERSPECTIVE PLAN

NEW SCHEMES
Sr. Sub Sector/Name of Schemes Location Status of the Cost Estimated Throw
No. scheme expenditure forward as on
upto June 1-07-2004
2004 PROJECTIONS DURING THE PLAN PERIOD
2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 Total
Projection
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
1 Coastal Development District Un-approved 200.00 - - 10.00 30.00 25.00 25.00 40.00 40.00 30.00 - - - -
Authority Sindh. Thatta.
Plantation of Oilpalm on 2000
acres at five different locations
alongwith a Oil extraction field
mill of 5 ton/day capacity at
each Farm.
2 Finance & Thatta & -do- 35.00 - - 2.00 16.00 17.00 - - - - - - - -
Badin
Cooperation District.
Department.
Sindh Women Economi
Elevation Programme (SWEEP).
3 Works and Services. Thatta and -do- 200.00 - - 8.00 22.00 30.00 30.00 40.00 40.00 30.00 - - - -
Badin
Increasing the communication
Districts.
access to coastal belt of Thatta
and Badin Districts.
4 Forest & Wildlife Thatta and Un-approved 250.00 - - - 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.00 50.00 - - - -
Badin
Depart.
Oilpalm plantation on 4000
acres
5 Works and Services Deptt. Thatta -do- 100.00 - - - 30.00 30.00 40.00 - - - - - - -
Construction of Shah Bandar district.
Jetty.
6 Construction of Tourist City at -do- -do- 100.00 - - - 40.00 40.00 20.00 - - - - - - -
Bhambhore.
7 Irrigation and Power Deptt. Thatta -do- 40.00 - - - 10.00 15.00 15.00 - - - - - - -
Electrification of 20 villages of District.
Thatta District through wind
solar.
8 Electrification of 20 villages of Badin -do- 40.00 - - - 10.00 15.00 15.00 - - - - - - -
Badin district through wind District
solar.

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 COASTAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
GOVERNMENT OF SINDH
PROJECTS/SCHEMES PROPOSED FOR INCLUSION IN THE 10 YEAR PERSPECTIVE PLAN

Sr. Sub Sector/Name of Schemes Location Status of Cost Estimated Throw

No. the expenditure forward as
scheme upto June on 1-07-
2004 2004 PROJECTIONS DURING THE PLAN PERIOD
2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 Total Projection
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
9 Local Government PHE Deptt. -do- -do- 50.00 - - - - 15.00 15.00 20.00 - - - - - -
Water Supply reservoirs with
provision of pipe lines and hand
pumps wherever necessary to 10
villages of Thatta and Badin.
10. Forest & Wildlife Thatta & -do- 40.00 - - - - 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 - - - - -
Badin
Establishment of perennial Coconut
Districts
nursery.
11. Works & Services Deptt. Thatta -do- 100 - - - - 50.00 50.00 - - - - - - -
Construction of cold storage for District.
preservation of fish catch at Shah
Bandar and Keti Bandar.
12 Forest & Wildlife Thatta and -do- 100 - - - - 50.00 50.00 - - - - - - -
Badin.
Introduction of Farm
mechanization Technology in
coastal belt of Sindh.

13 Works and Services Deptt. -do- -do- 200.00 - - - - - 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 - - - -
Establishment of recreation and
entertainment centers in coastal belt
of Thatta and Badin.

14 Forest & Wildlife -do- -do- 350.00 - - - - - 70.00 80.00 60.00 75.00 65.00 - - -

Department
Establishment of Oilpalm farms on
5000 acres in coastal zone of Thatta
and Badin Districts
15 Coconut plantation -do- -do- 350.00 - - - - - 70.00 80.00 60.00 75.00 65.00 - - -

over 5000 acres in

coastal zone of Sindh.

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 COASTAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
GOVERNMENT OF SINDH

PROJECTS/SCHEMES PROPOSED FOR INCLUSION IN THE 10 YEAR PERSPECTIVE PLAN

Sr. Sub Sector/Name of Location Status of Cost Estimated Through

No. Schemes the scheme expenditur forward as
e upto on 1-07-
June 2004 2004 PROJECTIONS DURING THE PLAN PERIOD
2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 Total Projection
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
16 Irrigation and Thatta and -do- 50.00 - -- - - - - 25.00 25.00 - - - - -
Badin
Power Districts.
Department.
Electrification of 10
villages through wind
solar Hybrid system in
coastal belt of Sindh.

17 Local Govt PHE Thatta and -do- 50.00 - - - - - - 25.00 25.00 - - - - -

Badin
Deptt. districts.
Water supply schemes to
10 villages.
18 Works and Karachi, -do- 300.00 - - - - - - - 150.00 150.00 - - - -
Thatta and
Services Deptt. Badin
Ferry Services from Districts.
Karachi to Ali Bandar via
Bhambhore Keti Bandar,
Shah Bandar.
19 Forest & Wildlife Deptt. Thatta and -do- 350.00 - - - - - - - 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 -
Oilpalm Plantation on Badin.
5000 acres.
20 Introduction of cottage Thatta and -do- 30.00 - - - - - - - - 10.00 10.00 10.00 - -
industries and value added Badin
crops in coastal zone of Districts
Sindh.
21 Erection of Oil Extraction Thatta -do- 150.00 - - -- - - - - - 75.00 75.00 - - -
Unit of 10 Tons/Hour District.
Capacity at District
Thatta.
22 Works and Services -do- -do- 250.00 - - - - - - - - 80.00 70.00 50.00 50.00 -
Deptt. Construction of
Fish Harbour at Keti
Bandar.
23 Fisheries and Thatta and -do- 50.00 - - - - - - - - 15.00 15.00 10.00 10.00 -
Badin
Livestock Deptt. Districts.
Development of Fish
resources in coastal zone
of Thatta and Badin.
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24 Forest & Wildlife -do- -do- 360.00 - - - - - - - - 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00

Deptt.
Oilpalm
plantation on
5000 acres in
coastal zone of
Sindh.

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 COASTAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
GOVERNMENT OF SINDH

PROJECTS/SCHEMES PROPOSED FOR INCLUSION IN THE 10 YEAR PERSPECTIVE PLAN

Sr. Sub Sector/Name of Location Status of Cost Estimated Through

No. Schemes the scheme expenditur forward as
e upto on 1-07-
June 2004 2004 PROJECTIONS DURING THE PLAN PERIOD
2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 Total Projection
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Irrigation & Power Deptt.
25 Electrification of 20 Thatta and Un- 80.00 - - - - - - - - - 40.00 40.00 - -
Villages in Districts Badin approved.
Thatta and Badin Through Districts.
wind-solar hybrid system.

26
Local Govt. PHE -do- -do- 120.00 - - - - - - - - - 60.00 60.00 - -
Deptt.
Water Supply to 20
villages in coastal strip of
Thatta and Badin
Districts.

27
Forest & Wildlife -do- -do- 350.00 - - - - - - - - - - 50.00 50.00 -
Deptt.
Oilpalm Plantation over
4000 acres in coastal zone
of Sindh.
Works and
28 Services Deptt. -do- -do- 400.00 - - - - - - - - - - 100.00 100.00 -
Construction of link roads
in coastal belt of Thatta
and Badin Districts.
Fisheries & Live
29 Stocks Deptt. -do- -do- 100.00 - - - - - - - - - - - 50.00 -
Establishment of cattle
farms (Imported Hybrid)
in coastal zone of Sindh.
Finance &
30 Cooperation -do- -do- 200.00 - - - - - - - - - - - 100.00 -
Deptt.
Short Term credit
facilities for poverty
alleviation in coastal zone
of Sindh.
Works &
31 Services Deptt. -do- -do- 400.00 - - - - - - - - - - - 200.00 -
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 Establishment Tourists
Cities in coastal zone of
Thatta and Badin
Districts.
32 Sea world and water -do- -do- 500.00 - - - - - - - - - - - 250.00 -
sports in coastal zone of
Thatta and Badin
Districts.
Grand Total 5895 Million

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 Annexure-E

COASTAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

GOVERNMENT OF SINDH

DEVELOPMENT SCHEMES PROPOSED FOR SINDH COASTAL

AND INLAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.

1. Oilpalm plantation over 4000 acres, Estimated Cost Rs. 350 Million.
2. Communication Access to coastal far flung areas through up-
gradation of 120 Kms road from Gharo to Shah Bandar via Keti
Bandar Plus link roads. Estimated Cost Rs. 1600 Million.
3. Construction of Cold Storage for preservation of fish catch at Keti
Bandar and Shah Bandar Estimated Cost Rs. 100 Million.
4. Connecting 17 Major creeks and other minor creeks with the network
of roads at a cost of Rs. 500 Million.
5. Electrification of 100 coastal villages situated in remote areas of
Thatta and Badin districts, through wind-solar Hybrid system.
Estimated cost Rs. 400 Million.
6. Pen Culture Demonstration in coastal creeks and Back waters of
Thatta, and Badin districts to enhance fish production. Estimated cost
Rs. 50 Million.
7. Drinking water supply to 40 coastal villages of Thatta and Badin
Districts Estimated cost Rs. 200 Million.
8. Construction of Shah Bandar Jetty, District Thatta. Estimated cost Rs.
100 Million.

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 COASTAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
GOVERNMENT OF SINDH

OILPALM PLANTATION OVER 4000 ACRES AT DIFFERENT LOCATIONS

OF DISTRICTS THATTA AND BADIN AS MODEL FARMS ALONGWITH
INSTALLATION OF OIL EXTRACTION FIELD MILL OF 5 TONS/DAY
CAPACITY AT EACH FARM. (ESTIMATED COST RS. 350 MILLION)

Oilpalm is a native of West Africa (originated about 5000 years ago) where wild
palm is still harvested. The Oilpalm grows under tropical conditions that is hot and
humid, and it thrives best under the temperature ranging between 17°C to 35°C
Temperature below and above this range will cause stunted growth, low yield, poor
quality of seeds and burning of trees in severe temperatures and frost conditions. The
technical name of Oilpalm is Elaeies Guineesis, and belongs to palmae family. Oilpalm
is a monocious plant, with distinct and separate male and female flowers. The male
flowers provide pollen while the female flowers develop over a period of 5 to 6 months
into fruits commonly know as fresh fruit bunches (FFB). The fruit of Oilpalm varying is
shape from nearly spherical to an oval shape. In length it measures 5 cm and weight 30
grams. The unripe fruit is black in colour and changes to reddish orange when it ripens.

2. Oilpalm is perennial in nature, which continuous production of fruit throughout

the year. Unique feature of the Oilpalm is that it produces two types of oil: -

(i) Palmoil from the flesh of the fruit 18—20% oil;

(ii) Palm kernel oil from kernels or seeds 5% oil.

3. Global statistics of Palmoil products denotes that Malaysia is the leading country,
producing 50% of total palm oil production. In Malaysia, Oilpalm is the leading
agriculture crop, about1/3 area of cultivated area has been brought under Oilpalm
plantation i.e. 3.60 million hectares which yields 13.8 million tons of Palmoil.

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OILPALM PLANTATION IN PAKISTAN.

4. Pakistan is facing chronic shortage of edible oil, reportedly, 1.7 million tonnes of
edible oil worth Rs. 50.00 Billion is being imported, the second highest bill after
petroleum products and expected to see new horizon upward @ 7% per annum, while
only 0.6 million tons is met through local resources annually.

Sindh is naturally blessed with a potentially rich coastal belt, its seaward coastal
line is spread over on area of 338 Kms comprising the Indus Delta, the seventh largest
delta in the world. It has great earning potential from fisheries as well as integrated
agricultural crops including Coconut and Oilpalm crops. This can bring not only
prosperity to the coastal areas, but it can also earn foreign exchange.

The climate of coastal zone of Sindh is sub-tropical with an average rainfall of

about 220 mm, 67% humidity, 26.7 C mean annual temperature and 21.8 C mean surface
water temperature.
Extraordinary efforts be made to achieve self sufficiency in edible oil production.
The extensively/extremely virgin coastal belt of districts Thatta and Badin be brought
under Oilpalm plantation through launching a strategic positive, encouraging campaign in
the coastal zone of Sindh.

Malaysian experts came to Pakistan during 1995 and 1999 for technical expertise,
guidance and identification of the potential areas suitable for Oilpalm plantation. They
identified and were of the view that the areas of Districts Thatta, Badin Mirpurkhas and
Hyderabad are suitable for Oilpalm plantation, subject to availability of freshwater,
proper reclamation of soil, drainage, and application of agro-management inputs in
adequate quantity.

First time Oilpalm seeds to the tune of 500 Nos were imported from Malaysia by
CDA during 1996, which were grown in nursery at Tando Mohammad Khan and
transplanted in field at Gharko farm during 1997, which has attained fruiting age.

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 During 1996, a Oilpalm Development Pilot Project was initiated by CDA in
collaboration with PODB, which was funded by MINFAL, with the target of raising of
0.700 million Oilpalm seedlings to be sold at subsidy rate of Rs. 35/- per plant to
government as well as private growers during a project life of 7 years. The purpose of the
Project was to introduce Oilpalm species for promotion of edible oil in order to save
foreign earnings being incurred on import of edible oil worth Rs. 40.00 Billion (now Rs.
50.00 Billion) per annum. Besides this enormous tangible benefits will also occur. This
Project was executed by CDA from 1996 to June 2001, thereafter transferred to PODB
for implementation.
Fresh figures regarding Oilpalm plantation are as under: -
1. Plantation on CDA Farms = 450 acres;
2. Plantation on Private Farms = 550 acres;

6. The agrarian statistics of Thatta and Badin for the year 2001-2002 reveals that
about 123200 (33.75%) Hectares out of 365000 Hectares cultivated area is under
cultivation in district Thatta and about 186000 (41.24%) Hectares out of 451000
Hectares cultivated areas is under cultivation in Badin district. (Total geographical area
of Districts Thatta and Badin has been reported as 1735000 hectares and 672000
hectacres respectively).

Oilpalm being a new crop to the local growers, therefore a publicity/projection

programme through such practical planting, be initiated, which may serve as model for
coastal growers as well as focal point for print and electronic media. The plantation on
different locations of Thatta and Badin Districts will be undertaken, so that coastal
growers be encouraged through demonstrations and such realistic projects and it is also
saying that “seeing is believing” because for the moment they have reservations and are
reluctance to grow Oilpalm on their farms due to no demand/utility of the Oilpalm
produce in the local market.

This project of Oilpalm plantation on 4000 acres will be managed intensively for
demonstration purpose with sincere intention which will create awareness among coastal

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growers and will motivate them to bring their cultivable lands under Oilpalm plantation
as well as replace their other crops with Oilpalm plantation being a income oriented crop.
Thus the indigenous oil production will be increased, which will curtail our Import Bill
being incurred on import of edible oils, besides this there are other multi-benefits such as
cultivable waste/virgin lands will be brought under such useful plantation, socio-
economic conditions of coastal inhabitants will be upgraded, ecosystem of the areas will
be improved, development of human resources and ultimately the GNP of country will
also be enhanced to some extent.

7. AVERAGE PER ACRE PRODUCTION ECONOMICS.

Oilpalm produces in florescences throughout the year. It starts bearing fruit after
4—5 years of Plantation, while it fully matures after 7 years of plantation. It has a life
span of 25—30 years under intensive/rich management operations.

1. No. of Trees = 70
2. Av. No of Fresh Fruit Bunch/tree = 09
3. Per Acre Total No. of bunchs. = 630
4. Average weight = 15 kgs
5. Total weight = 9450 kgs
6. Oil % = 18 %
7. Expected Oil production. = 1.70 tons
8. Revenue Productively = 1.70xRs. 35000 = Rs. 59500/-
4. POTENTIAL .
Suitable land available in Sindh = 1.380 million acres (Identified and Reported by Malaysian Experts)
Total Expected Oil production = 1.380 x 1.701 tons = 2.345 million tons
Current value = 2.345x Rs. 35000/- = Rs. 82075 millions (Rs. 82.075 Billion).
(Rs. 35/ kg)
Facts at a Glance.
1. Per Capita Edible Oil Consumption
Pakistan = 16 Kgs
India = 12 Kgs

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 Bangladesh = 8 Kgs
2. Annual Import of edible/vegetable oil = 1.7 Million Tons (70%)
3. Domestic/Indigenous availability = 0.7 million ton (30%)
4. Yearly import bill on oils and fats. = Rs. 50.00 Billion

Second highest bill of Pakistan after Petroleum Products.

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 COASTAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
GOVERNMENT OF SINDH

PEN CULTURE DEMONSTRATION (500 ACRES EACH PEN OF 10 ACRES) IN

COASTAL CREEKS OF DISTRICT THATTA AND BADIN, ESTIMATED COST RS.
50.00 MILLION)]

The Project aims to introduce pen culture in Backwaters and creeks and to motivate local
coastal fishermen to adopt culture practice as an alternate source of fish production to capture fish
by strong demonstrations and technology transfer.

• To utilize the low productive creeks and Back waters for culturing of fish species.
• Suitable Brackish water bodies covering an area of 0.3 million Hectares are available in
Sindh which can be utilized for pen culture.
• Pen culture over an area of 500 acres will increase the overall fish production to 20% by way
of introducing modern culture practices i.e. fish production will be enhanced from 400000
Tons to 480000 tons.

The pens will be stocked with local variety of fish such as lattes sp and Mugil sp, with a
stocking density of 450/ acre. Pen culture plays a crucial socio-economical role in providing
alternate employment to coastal fishermen community who are facing severe fishing problems
and low economic returns.

The pen culture will help in introduction of other job opportunities for coastal
fisherman duirng ban period of fishing in the creeks for conservation purpose.

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 COASTAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
GOVERNMENT OF SINDH

ELECTRIFICATION OF COASTAL SETTLEMENTS SITUATED IN REMOTE

AREAS WIND SOLAR HYBRID SYSTEM.

Increase in provision of electricity is related with increase in socio-economic up

lift of coastal inhabitants and reduction in poverty. It will bring a socio-economic boom
amongst coastal dewellers through awareness by TV/Electronic media, establishing
Cottage Industry etc.

The settlements which are scattered and about 8 Km away from existing 11 KV
Electric Supply Line and located in far flung areas of coastal areas will be favored with
this facility of electricity. To avoid the large expenses required for construction of long
11 Kv lines for electrification of far flung villages from the distribution network of
HESCO in coastal belt, where the vest wind potential is available in addition to the solar
energy. These sources are economical having cheapest running cost/KWH. Power
generation through wind solar hybrid power system would also help in reducing pollution
as well as Green House Gas (GHG) emission, thereby providing clean environment. The
system would save foreign exchange being spent on oil imports. The villages would be
having in dependent power supply with no dependence on HESCO’s power systems and
the system shall be operated/maintained by them, as it will create sense of ownership in
them.

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 COASTAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
GOVERNMENT OF SINDH

CONSTRUCTION OF SHAH BUNDER JETTY (ESTIMATED COST RS. 100

MILLION).
The points to be made for this project is that it has been observed that about 6700 tons of catch is available in the Shah
Bundar area. A Jetty be therefore planned at a proper location at Shah Bundar to provide modern facilities to the fishermen of the area
and to promote marine fisheries. It is also noted that the main nursery of the marine catch in the East of Karachi is the high seas
opposite Shah Bundar. The Korangi Fisheries Harbour feasibility shows an additional yield of atleast 115,000 MT of catch per year,
whereas Harbour is designed for 102,000 MT per year. Thus, 13000 MT per year will be available for future development. As such,
Shah Bunder Jetty shall be a modest start with minimum expenses so that it remains a properly designed facility for the present catch
of about 6700 Tons.

Furthermore, construction of Jetty alongwith a market hall providing space for chilling room will not only serve the
purpose of handling and unloading the catch, but will also help preserving the catch against getting stale and consequently fetching
better price of the fishermen merchandise. It will prove to be a step towards poverty alleviation in one of the most backward regions of
Sindh.

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 COASTAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
GOVERNMENT OF SINDH

COMMUNICATION ACCESS TO COASTAL FAR FLUNG AREAS OF

THATTA AND BADIN DISTRICTS THROUGH UP-GRADATION OF 120 KMS
ROAD FROM GHARO TO SHAH BANDAR VIA KETI BANDAR PLUS LINK
ROADS. ESTIMATED COST RS. 1600 MILLION.

The proposed project will cater in opening up the coastal belt of Sindh. This
proposed project will facilitate the local coastal inhabitants, by providing them
communication access in and to the remote areas, which at present are facing social and
economic problems due to un-availability of road network, especially in rainy season and
during natural calamities. This project will improve their livelihood as they will be able
to reach the local markets for the disposal of their agriculture produce and fish catch in
time and get the best returns for their investments, for example: Connecting village Juho
in Keti Bandar with 7-8km roads to existing roads going towards Gharo etc.

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 COASTAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
GOVERNMENT OF SINDH

CONSTRUCTION OF COLD-STORAGE FOR PRESERVATION OF FISH

CATCH AT SHAH BUNDER AND KETI BUNDER (ESTIMATED COST RS. 100
MILLION):-
The construction of a modern cold storage for the preservation of fish and shrimps at Keti Bundar and Shah Bundar each
shall in all earnest profitable and viable, as the Province of Sindh holds a premier position in the fisheries sector of the country. It
commands 100% brackish water, about 55% fresh water, 71% marine waters, 95% of the total marine fisheries resources of Pakistan
and over 78% of exports i.e. fish and shrimps. The development of Coastal Aquaculture is indispensable to enhance fish and shrimp
production. It will not only increase the national earnings through export of fish and shrimp, but it will also uplift the socio-economic
conditions of the coastal and rural communities by creating job opportunities as Sindh Province, as its coastline is rich and suitable for
fish and its by-products.

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 COASTAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
GOVERNMENT OF SINDH

COASTAL ROAD LINKING CREEKS OF BADIN AND THATTA DISTRICTS,

(ESTIMATED COST RS. 500 MILLION
There are 17 creeks in coastal areas, of which 14 are in Thatta and Badin districts. Of
these, nine are 20-30 kilometers, four 14-19 kilometers and one is 90 kilo meters long. Their
width varies between 250-2500 meters, but they usually are more than 700 meters wide. One
creek is 5000 meter wide at the coast and 2000 meters wide inland-ward. Their depth varies
between 5-30 meters. It is proposed to prepare feasibility for coastal road connecting Karachi
with Badin. The feasibility study would involve the economic, social and political advantages of
such a road. If this road is to cross the various creeks possibility of load-bearing capacity, bed-
rock level and length and diameter of pile foundations needs investigation. Such a road will
definitely open-up the area to the urban people interested in investment but can also bring
opportunities for the rural people for employment and to migrate or trade with urban areas. The
following are the possibilities of the development after this road is commissioned:

r) Development of fisheries in the creeks as well as Continental Shelf including deep

sea fisheries by Pakistanis.
s) Development of animal husbandry.
t) Development of mangroves.
u) Development of oil and gas in the Continental Shelf as well as inland wards.
v) Development of wind mill and tidal power as Sindh coast has greatest potential of
tidal power development.
w) Development of minerals at the sea bottom.
x) Development of fresh water giant prawns in fresh water ponds.
y) Development of shrimp culture along the creek.
z) Development of sea water fisheries.
aa) Development of fresh water fisheries.
bb) Development of villages and towns along the coast.
cc) Protection of wild life.
dd) Development of archaeological sites.
ee) Protection of environments.
ff) Development of tourism, recreation and holiday spots.
gg) Development of agriculture and value added crops in the coastal areas.

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 With these advantages, which can lead to development of the area, within shortest
possible time, it is proposed to carry out economic study of the coastal road and its engineering
costs. If it is found for certain engineering reasons to avoid construction of road in certain
sections, an alternative road is to be suggested for those areas, so that the area is opened up. A
study be done in similar river dominated delta coastal areas elsewhere and find how those areas
can be opened-up. The road construction, the materials and etc., have to be compatible with the
area.

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 COASTAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

GOVERNMENT OF SINDH

CONSTRUCTION OF WATER SUPPLY RESERVOIRS WITH PROVISION OF

PIPE-LINES/HAND PUMS WHEREVER NECESSARY AT 40 COASTAL
VILLAGES OF BADIN DISTRICT - COST RS. 200 MILLION

Most of the areas in Badin and Thatta Districts has been formed by the silt
of the River Indus in the past 5000 years. The annual silt load reaching the sea has
been estimated around 250 million tonnes a year upto 1950 and today the silt load had
reduced less than one – sixth (1/6th ). The silt is deposited through a number of
estuaries and branches of river formed at the Delta. The Delta has advanced into the
sea at the rate of 30 meter a year or 3 km a century or 150 km in the past 5000 years.
Because the silt was laid in the sea, there is saline ground water strata through out the
silt bed more than 1000 meter thick. This evidence is further reinforced by the fact
that any wells dug in the area a few dozen feet below the water table have salinities of
the order of 65,000 to 90,000ppm but proportions of sodium, potassium and other
salts to each other in ground water are the same as in the sea water.

The area has been irrigated for centuries and people get water from dug
wells by skimming i.e. shallow surface water in small quantities is lifted and it is
replaced by fresh water from adjoining fields which moves horizontally in to the well.
Fresh water being lighter than saline water down below, floats on it as ice floats in
water. However continuous lifting of water turns wells saline and unusable.

It is proposed to have earthern dug tanks of about 1-acre area allover coastal Talukas of

Badin District. These tanks will be filled from the irrigation canals and to make water hygienic, a well will

be dug at one corner of tank for drawing or lifting water. This would serve large area of population. Instead

of wells, hand pumps could also be installed. The problem is more severe in coastal areas. There are sand

dunes formed by the sea between creeks. Rainwater falling on the dune is immediately absorbed and floats

on saline water down below. People know this and they get this water by digging shallow wells. Shallow

hand pumps not more than 10 feet within water table can also serve the purpose; where water is not

available at all, it can be transported from irrigated areas by canals and pipes lines. Some towns like Keti

Bander have dwindled due to lack of water supply. Lot of villages in Ghorabari, Shah Bander, Jati and

Karo Chann have been abandoned due to ground water having turned saline. For them water storage tanks

are the only solution.

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 The problem has worsened on both banks of the River Indus from the coast to 65 kms

inland wards as tidal water has intruded in the river and seepage from the latter has turned wells saline.

When river was flowing year round fresh, water from it seeping into the adjoining lands had turned well

water fresh but now situation has reversed.

In Badin district water is saline but there are 3 canals, 2 non-perennial and one perennial

namely: Phulleli, Pinyari and Lined channel. Irrigation water is allowed to flow in non perennial canals

every 2nd month, to provide soaking dose of water for sugarcane crop and also to provide drinking water to

the populace. It is proposed to build tanks for storing water for the use of villages. Water could be carried

to the storage tanks through pipes and it would be brought out with the help of hand pumps or dugged

wells.

Above proposal of reservoirs will serve a small percentage of population only, but this

would be a beginning to reduce misery.

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 Annexure-F
COASTAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
GOVERNMENT OF SINDH

USE OF OILPALM AND COCONUT OIL IN PAKISTAN

Briefly, the coastal belt of the Province of Sindh is 330 Kilometers long. It has great earning potential from

fisheries, as well as Coconut and Oilpalm plantation. This can bring not only prosperity to the coastal areas but it can also earn foreign

exchange, besides alongwith saving our own huge and precious revenues being currently spent on import of edible oil from foreign

countries every year. Reportedly, 1.7 million tones of edible oil worth amount Rs. 50.00 Billion is being imported and expected to see

new horizons upward @ 7% per annum.

1. OILPALM. (Technical Name = Elaeies Guineesis, Family = Palmae)

Oilpalm is a native of West Africa where wild palm is still harvested. The

Oilpalm grows under tropical conditions that is hot and humid, and it thrives best under

the temperature ranging between 17°C to 35°C Temperature below and above this range

will cause stunted growth, low yield, poor quality of seeds and burning of trees in severe

temperatures and frost conditions.

Global statistics of Palmoil products denotes that Malaysia is the leading country,

producing 65% of total palm oil production. In Malaysia, Oilpalm is the leading

agriculture crop, about1/3 area of cultivated area has been brought under Oilpalm

plantation i.e. 2.00 million hectares which yields 8.00 million tons of Palmoil.

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2. OILPALM PLANTATION IN PAKISTAN.

Malaysian experts came to Pakistan during 1995 and 1999 for technical expertise,

guidance and identification of the potential areas suitable for Oilpalm plantation. They

identified and were of the view that the areas of Districts Thatta, Badin Mirpurkhas and

Hyderabad are suitable for Oilpalm plantation, subject to availability of freshwater,

proper reclamation of soil, drainage, and application of agro-management inputs in

adequate quantity.

First time Oilpalm seeds to the tune of 500 Nos were imported from Malaysia by

CDA during 1996, which were grown in nursery at Tando Mohammad Khan and

transplanted in field at Gharko farm during 1997, which has attained fruiting age.

During 1996, a Oilpalm Development Pilot Project was initiated by CDA which

was funded by MINFAL, with the target of raising of 1.00 million Oilpalm seedlings to

be sold at subsidy rate of Rs. 35/- per plant to government as well as private growers

during a project life of 7 years. The purpose of the Project was to introduce Oilpalm

species for promotion of edible oil in order to save foreign earnings being incurred on

import of edible oil worth Rs. 40.00 Billion (now Rs. 50.00 Billion) per annum. Besides

this enormous tangible benefits will also occur. This Project was executed by CDA from

1996 to June 2001, thereafter transferred to PODB for implementation.

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 Fresh figures regarding Oilpalm plantation are as under: -

1. Plantation on CDA Farms = 450 acres;

2. Plantation on Private Farms = 550 acres;

Furthermore, it is informed that CDA has proposed a project for establishment of

perennial nursery to the tune of 0.5 million saplings plus Oilpalm plantation on 2000

acres at four different locations alongwith a field mill in coastal areas of Sindh, hopefully

to be reflected in coming ADP 2004-05, which will serve as a model for creating

awareness among local coastal growers, who are reluctant for the moment that Oilpalm

have any demand in the market.

3. AVERAGE PER ACRE PRODUCTION ECONOMICS.

Oilpalm produces in florescence throughout the year Oilpalm starts bearing fruit

after 4—5 years of Plantation, while it fully matures after 7 years of plantation. It has a

life span of 25—30 years under intensive/rich management operations.

1. No. of Trees = 70

2. Av. No of Fresh Fruit Bunch/tree = 09

3. Per Acre Total No. of bunchs. = 630

4. Average weight = 15 kgs

5. Total weight = 9450 kgs

6. Oil % = 18 %

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 7. Expected Oil production. = 1.70 tons

4. POTENTIAL .

Suitable land available in Sindh = 1.380 million acres (Identified and Reported by Malaysian Experts)

Total Expected Oil production = 1.380 x 1.701 tons = 2.345 million tons

Current value = 2.345x Rs. 35000/- = Rs. 82075 millions (Rs. 82.075 Billion).

(Rs. 35/ kg)

Facts at a Glance.

1. Per Capita Edible Oil Consumption

Pakistan = 12.2 Kgs

India = 8 Kgs

Bangladesh = 5.8 Kgs

2. Annual Import of edible/vegetable oil = 1.6 Million Tons (70%)

3. Domestic/Indigenous availability = 0.7 million ton (30%)

4. Yearly import bill on oils and fats. = Rs. 50.00 Billion

Second highest bill of Pakistan after Petroleum Products.

Import of Palmoil and Coconut Oil.

Year Import Import

Palm Oil Percentage Coconut Oil Percentage of
of edible oil oil (%)
(%)
2001-02 1189329 M. Tons 99.84% 1881.240 M. Tons 0.16%
worth Rs. 23905.128 Million (worth Rs. 53.097
(excluding approximately 70% Million (excluding
taxes and freight charges) approximately 70%
taxes and freight
charges)
Source: Foreign Trade Statistics of Pakistan 2001-2002.

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 As per Ministry of Commerce, Islamabad’s statement collected through Internet,
following picture emerged.

STATEMENT SHOWING IMPORTS OF SELECTED COMMODITIES DURING THE PERIOD JULY –

SEPTEMBER, 2003
Value = (Rupees in Million)
(U.S. Dollars in thousand)
Sr. Commodities U Quantity July-September 2003 Quantity July-September % change in July-Sept. 2003 over July –
No. N 2002 September, 2002
I
T
Value Value Quantity Rupees Dollars

Rupees Dollars Rupees Dollars

6 Soyabean oil M.T 13245 417 7221 4821 117 1969 174.74 258.41 266.73

7 Palm Oil M.T 326767 8478 146740 298905 7447 125134 9.32 13.84 17.27

Preference percentage wise of the growers for both:-

Per acre yield in terms of physical and revenue as illustrated below
envisages that farmers will go for Oil palm plantation if they are assured of market for
Oil palm.

Sr. Variety Yield per Extraction Extracte Value of Total income

No acre of oil d oil extracted oil
.
1 Oil palm 180 mds (18-20% oil) 36 mds Rs. 1400 / per Rs. 1400 x36 =Rs.
md 50480/-
2 Coconut 6 mds 60-65% oil 4 mds Rs. 2000 / per Rs. 2000 x 4= Rs.
md 8000/-

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