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Summary Minister for Water and Power has said Govt is determined to construct the mega projects.
Federal minister made these remarks while presiding over a meeting on Diamer Bhasha dam projects here Thursday.The Minister stated that construction of mega water projects to enhance water shortage and to produce cheaper electricity is the top priority of the government.He observed that Bhasha Dam is life line for country’s economy and its construction will reduce dependence on thermal generation, save foreign exchange; create employment and socio- economic uplift of the area and standard of living of people.The meeting asked Wapda, economic affairs division and Ministry of Water and Power to furnish a report with all the options and commitment from donors to finance the 4500 MW Diamer Basha Dam Project.Earlier, the Chairman Wapda briefed the meeting on the current status of the project; its benefits land acquisition, infrastructure development, compensation package, allocation by the govt and other related issues.He told the meeting that 35% work on infrastructure development has been completed while the land acquisition and remaining work on infrastructure would be completed by 2013.
