The central government and Balochistan have launched a three-year Rs 5 billion strategy to develop Dam Project the 127,000-hectare Command Area (CAD) in the south of the province and the provincial government is to approve the strategy in this direction by March.
On 18 January 2022, the Prime Minister commissioned a Central Area Development Strategy (CAD) which will cover more than 136,000 hectares under a series of projects. Harnessing the true potential of all proposed water projects”.
A draft CAD strategy for the Dam Project federally funded South Balochistan River Basin Project is being prepared by the Ministry of Water Resources in consultation with all stakeholders. Once the strategy is complete, it will be submitted to the Prime Minister for approval. And sources said funding for CAD would be included in the 2022-23 federal PSDP. Currently, there are 40 federally funded water projects in Balochistan worth Rs 1,000,273 billion in various phases.
Dam Project Funding
Now planned with $500, $3.679 billion in federal funding, nine 108,930-acre CAD projects will be completed over the next three years from FY 2022-26 to FY 2025-26, and 18,525 acres will also be developed in Balochistan at Rs 926 million in funding. works at the government command area under the river basin project funded by the district which will be completed in 3 years.
According to the outline of the strategy, the CA Dam Project project will be implemented in seven districts of South Balochistan where dams are under construction or under construction. The region is divided into three agroecological zones: plateau (900-1200 m above sea level), desert (700-900 m above sea level), and coastal (more than 100 m above sea level) …
The Dam Project aims to develop a large command area in the agrochemical zone in the desert. After that is the coastal area and the area under the mountain
The following actions are/recommended to be taken according to the Balochistan Dam Project strategy. Master Plan for Irrigation Budget Allocation 5% from DINAS for Water Conservation, Development and Water Management Water Efficiency and Water Productivity Rational Pricing of Water Management and Maintenance of Irrigation Infrastructure There are permits and regulations for groundwater irrigation infrastructure. Audit procedures should be recommended and the existing audit manual (if any) should be improved.
The draft financing scheme proposes that the fund should cover the input costs of farmers for at least five years after the completion of CAD. Finance
In addition, the strategy framework provides support and support services to farmers in food processing, cold storage, and marketing strategies. By design, federal funds are based on provincial government spending. It fulfills other responsibilities such as the regulatory framework and water conservation master plan.
The MoU is proposed to be signed by the Executive Director of the Federal and Provincial Governments of Balochistan and their respective Chief Executives. The strategy is also proposed to be approved by the Balochistan Provincial Cabinet by March 31, 2022.
