Services Provided
Preparation of DIMP is divided into 2 phases, with 4 destinations/districts in each phase. In the first phase (currently under progress), the following priority destinations and sites are assigned:
- District Rawalpindi (Kotli Sattian, Narar)
- District Jhelum (Rohtas Fort and Khewra Salt mine)
- District Chakwal (Katas Raj and Dharabi Lake)
- District Bahawalpur (Dearawar Fort and Lal Suhnra National Park)
To prepare the DIMP of each site, the team initiated the work with the literature review and inception visits of the destinations/districts. Following inception visits, x finalized the eight sites in priority destination for further in-depth study. Carried out stakeholders identification and mapping exercise. Conducted a baseline survey of 2000 enterprises, 650 households, and 550 tourists in priority destinations to deeply understand all aspects of the sites. In addition to that, organized Focus Group Discussions, In-depth interviews with stakeholders. Based on the primary and secondary research following main deliverables of each site have been prepared and shared with the client (finalization of deliverable number 6, 7, and 8 is under progress which will be followed by the dissemination workshops):
- Inception Report
- Desk Research
- Field survey and stakeholder consultations Report
- Investment Needs Reports
- Destination Management Plan (DMP)
- Destination Investment Plan for Concession Models
- Visitor Management Plan (VMP)
- Dissemination Workshops of DIMP and VMP
The final deliverables were analysed to meet the requirements of the World Bank Environmental and Social Safeguards Framework (ESMF, Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) and other documents prepared for PTEGP together with the Covid-19 checklists on occupational health and safety standards.