Islamic Emirate Launches $52 Million Shah wa Arous Dam Project in Kabul

KABUL (BNA): The Ministry of Energy and Water officially inaugurated the Shah wa Arous Dam project today, Tuesday, completed at a cost of over $52 million. The event was attended by senior officials of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund, the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, emphasized that the implementation of the Shah wa Arous Dam marks a significant step in water resource management. He highlighted its critical role in addressing agricultural and energy needs, contributing to Afghanistan’s economic growth. “Water is now a pivotal economic element in global policies, surpassing even oil and precious minerals in some regions,” he noted.

Additionally, Mawlawi Abdul Salam Hanafi, Deputy Prime Minister for Administrative Affairs, described the construction of dams and water resource management as a pressing need for Afghanistan. He stated that the Shah wa Arous Dam’s inauguration is an example of the Islamic Emirate’s commitment to addressing Kabul’s water scarcity issues, ensuring stability and progress in the region.

Meanwhile, Mullah Abdul Latif Mansoor, Acting Minister of Energy and Water, highlighted the project’s economic and social significance. He stated that several incomplete projects left by the previous administration have been finalized under the Islamic Emirate, alongside the initiation of new national projects. He called on citizens to support national initiatives and reject negative propaganda against the Islamic Emirate.

The ceremony also featured remarks from Saifullah Najafi, head of the Iranian construction company responsible for the project. He expressed hope that the dam would strengthen cultural, economic, and social ties between Afghanistan and Iran.

The Shah wa Arous Dam, located in the Shakardara district of Kabul, aims to recharge groundwater, control seasonal flooding, irrigate 2,700 hectares of agricultural land, and generate 1.2 MW of electricity. Standing 78 meters high, the dam regulates 30 million cubic meters of water annually and provides five million cubic meters of potable water.

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