Prime Minister Imran Khan has said the construction of ten dams and hydropower projects initiated by the present government will make eight million acres of land cultivable and ensure food security, besides generating cheaper electricity.
Talking to newsmen at Mohmand on the occasion of his visit to oversee the progress on the construction of Mohmand Dam, he said projects are scheduled to be completed by 2028.
The prime minister said 10 dams, including Bhasha and Dasu, will be constructed under the vision of Clean and Green Pakistan and in view of the climate changes.
Imran Khan said the construction of dams and water reservoirs is also important to meeting the demand for clean drinking water for major cities and urban centers.
The Prime Minister said the previous rulers instead of exploiting Pakistan’s hydropower potential of producing 50,000 megawatts of cheaper electricity, went for expensive power generation agreements with the IPPs, a major cause of circular debt.
The prime minister, however, said the present government is trying to renegotiate the agreements with the IPPs.
