WAPDA to Construct Remaining Works of Kachhi Canal Phase-I
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LAHORE, August 26 (Online Int’l): In view of its importance for development of irrigated agriculture and poverty alleviation in remote areas of Balochistan leading towards eradication of extremism from the province, Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has initiated the process for the construction of remaining works relating to Kachhi Canal Project Phase-I, which will enable Balochistan to irrigate another 30,000 acres of land in the Dera Bugti District. Besides, the process for carrying out feasibility studies of Kachhi Canal Project Phase –II and Phase-III has also started.
This was stated by WAPDA Chairman Lt Gen Muzammil Hussain (Retd) during his visit to Kachhi Canal. WAPDA GM (Central) Water Attaullah Memon and Project Director Kachhi Canal Syed Ali Akhtar Shah were also present during the visit.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chairman said that the 40 km long main lined canal and 32 km long water distribution system will be constructed in three years under the remaining works of Phase-I. As many as 363 kilometres of main canal and allied water distribution system have already been completed by WAPDA in August 2017 to irrigate 72,000 acres of land, he added. The Chairman further said that it is a good omen for Balochistan that 52,000 acres out of that 72,000 acres of land is being cultivated to bring in a phenomenal change in the livelihood of the locals in Dera Bugti District. He expressed the hope that the Government of Balochistan will soon be able to develop remaining 20,000 acres in the command area.
Earlier, GM (Central) Water briefed the Chairman about the status for implementing the remaining works of Phase-I and carrying out the feasibility study of Phase-II and Phase-III.
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