Lahore, August 05, 2021 (PPI-OT):The Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has presided over a high-level meeting at the CM’s Office today to review the progress co of various irrigation projects including the construction of dams at DG Khan and Rajanpur Hill Toronto, to save water from hill torrents.

The Chief Minister directed to further speed up the work on ongoing projects and said that these schemes should be completed at the earliest. Usman Buzdar further stated that the government will extend all out support to the irrigation department for the completion of these projects within the stipulated timeframe.

He directed to expedite the work on Sora Dam Project, being constructed in the area of Koh-e-Suleman. He said that water being saved from hill torrent can be used for agriculture and irrigation purposes as the construction of this dam will provide water to the people of Taunsa in abundant quantity and will give progress to the agricultural sector.

Usman Buzdar further stated that Sora Dam project will prove to be a game changer in the region besides promoting tourism in the area. He regretted that water that came from hill torrents during the rainy season got wasted every year, therefore it is utmost necessary to bring this water into use after saving it. The secretary irrigation briefed the meeting about the progress of the projects. The meeting was also attended by the Principal Secretary to CM, Chairman P and D, Secretaries of Agriculture and Finance departments as well as higher authorities of NESPAK.

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Office of the Chief Minister of Punjab
Government of the Punjab
8-Club Road, GOR-I, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-99205562-3
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Website: https://cm.punjab.gov.pk/