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Pradeep Kumar

10/02/21 09:40 AM IST

Lalandar "Shatoot" Dam

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MoU was signed between India and Afghanistan for the construction of the Lalandar "Shatoot" Dam in Afghanistan

Details
  • The project is a part of the New Development Partnership between India and Afghanistan
  • This is the second major dam being built by India in Afghanistan, after the India- Afghanistan Friendship Dam [Salma Dam], which was inaugurated by the Prime Minister and the President in June 2016. 
  •  Signing of the MoU on Lalandar [Shatoot] Dam is a reflection of India’s strong and long-term commitment towards the socio-economic development of Afghanistan and the enduring partnership between our two countries.
  • As a part of our Development Cooperation with Afghanistan, India has completed more than 400 projects covering all 34 provinces of Afghanistan.

Significance

The Lalander [Shatoot] Dam would meet the safe drinking water needs of Kabul City, provide irrigation water to nearby areas, rehabilitate the existing irrigation and drainage network, aid in flood protection and management efforts in the area, and also provide electricity to the region.

Source: PIB




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