Key Takeaways
- Construction work on the Kurram Tangi Dam project is set to begin next month.
- The project will provide water for agriculture, generate low-cost hydropower, and create employment opportunities.
- Preparations for the project have been completed, according to officials.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Iqbal Zafar Jhagra was informed that construction work on the multi-purpose Kurram Tangi Dam project will commence next month.
The project, located on the Kurram River in Bannu and North Waziristan, is expected to benefit the region through water supply for agriculture, low-cost hydropower generation, and job creation.
All preparations for the project have been completed, as confirmed by officials at a meeting held by the FATA Secretariat.
The meeting, attended by key officials including Additional Chief Secretary FATA Muhammad Aslam Kamboh and Director General Project FATA, provided an update on foreign-funded projects in FATA.
Chief of Party USAID Muhammad Fahim and other senior officials were also present to discuss the project details.
The Kurram Tangi Dam is a multi-purpose project that aims to address the agricultural water needs, provide renewable energy, and enhance local employment opportunities.
According to officials, the project will significantly contribute to the socio-economic development of the region by improving water availability and generating sustainable energy.
The completion of preparations signifies the readiness of all stakeholders to kick-start the construction process, marking a significant step towards the project's successful implementation.
