Land acquisition for Mohmand Dam to commence soon WAPDA / ICDBMD Chairman reviews progress of Sub-Committees

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October 18, 2018: Chairman Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) /Chairman Implementation Committee of Diamer Basha and Mohmand Dams (ICDBMD) Lt Gen Muzammil Hussain (Retd.)reviewed progress on the tasks assigned to the Sub-Committees on Land Acquisition & Resettlement for Diamer Basha and Mohmand Dams.The meetings were held at ICDBMD Secretariat, Islamabad.

Addressing the meeting, WAPDA / ICDBMD Chairman said that early completion of land acquisition and resettlement of the affectees are the priority areas in undertaking construction of Mohmand Dam. Besides implementing the development works meant for resettlement of the affectees, a number of additional schemes in social sector to improve health, education and drinking water facilities in the project areas are also being finalised in consultation with the stakeholders. While reviewing the progress reports, the Chairman urged the two Sub-Committees to accomplish their tasks in accordance with the timelines as mentioned in the ICDBMD Report submitted to the honourable Supreme Court.

During the meeting of Sub-Committee on Land Acquisition and Resettlement for Mohmand Dam, Senior Member Board of Revenue (SMBR) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Convenor of the Sub-Committee apprised that acquisition of land for construction of Mohmand Dam Project will commence soon. It was further informed that the process of acquiring the land will be completed in phased manner as per the plan. The Sub-Committee also gave a run-down of the salient features of development schemes which are to be undertaken for progress and prosperity of the locals in the project area as confidence building measures. The Chairman WAPDA / ICDBMD appreciated the work done by the Sub-Committee for Mohmand Dam headed by the SMBR Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Earlier,in another meeting of Sub-Committee on Land Acquisition and Resettlement for Diamer Basha Dam, the Chairman said that Chief Secretary, Gilgit Baltistan, who is also convenor of the Sub-Committee has assured to present a set of comprehensive recommendations for addressing the issues relating to resettlement of the affectees and acquiring the remaining land in couple of days. He appreciated the efforts of the Sub-Committee in handling the issue of boundary dispute between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit Baltistan.

The meetings were attended by Members of the two Sub Committees.