Water and Energy Minister Inspects Infrastructure Projects in Takhar Province
The Minister of Water and Energy, Mullah Mohammad Yousuf Akhundzada, conducted an official visit to Takhar province to inspect ongoing water infrastructure and riverbank reinforcement projects. According to statements from the ministry, the visit focused on evaluating construction progress and reviewing future development plans in the region.
During the inspection, the minister toured the Amu River bank reinforcement site in the Yangi Qala district. He also visited the Ay Khanum facility in Dasht Qala district, where he directed local officials to commence reinforcement work. Coverage of the site varies, with Bakhtar News describing it as a dam and RTA referring to it as a port.
The minister proceeded to the Kokcha River irrigation site in Khwaja Ghar district to assess ongoing works. While there, he reviewed a proposal submitted by Spin Zar Company regarding a water diversion project. The plan outlines a strategy to channel water from the Kokcha River to the Kunduz plain, which has been referenced in communications as either the Abadan or Abdan plain. The minister instructed engineering teams to advance the necessary preparations for the water transfer initiative.
Throughout the visit, the minister emphasized the importance of accelerating construction timelines and ensuring that all infrastructure projects align with regional development goals. Ministry officials stated that the inspections were part of a broader effort to strengthen flood defenses, improve irrigation networks, and expand water access across northern provinces. Further technical assessments for the proposed projects are expected to be finalized in the coming weeks.
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Where reports agree
- Minister of Water and Energy conducted an official visit to Takhar province.
- Inspections covered the Amu River bank reinforcement project, Ay Khanum site in Dasht Qala, and Kokcha River dam site in Khwaja Ghar.
- Directives were issued to commence reinforcement works at the inspected locations.
- Plans to transfer water from the Kokcha River to the Kunduz plain were assessed.
- All reporting is attributed to official statements from the Ministry of Water and Energy.
Where reports differ
- Minister's first name transliteration: Yousuf (Bakhtar) vs Yunus (RTA).
- Ay Khanum facility type: Dam (Bakhtar) vs Port (RTA).
- Kunduz target plain name: Abadan (Bakhtar) vs Abdan (RTA).
- Bakhtar specifies Yangi Qala district for the Amu River project and names Spin Zar Company; RTA omits these specific details.
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