water project in Balochistan
ISLAMABAD
Asian Development Bank (ADB) has accorded approval to additional financing of 4.80 crore dollars for Pakistan. According to press release issued by ADB the funds will be spent on water project in Balochistan. Modern piped water system will be introduced. This system will stem the wastage of water remarkably. The agriculture sector is under intense pressure due to acute shortage of water and climate impacts. The two thirds part of Balochistan economy and 60 percent population is affiliated with agriculture sector.
The project will create employment and economic opportunities for women in Zhob and Mula River basin.
Availability of water will be improved in 1839 hector barren land.
The project includes co-financing of high level technology fund and Japan fund.
