Work Begins on Fifteen Agricultural and Infrastructure Projects in Panjshir

Work has commenced on fifteen agricultural and infrastructure projects across the Anaba and Abshar districts of Panjshir province. The initiative, funded by the World Food Programme, carries a total budget of twenty-five million six hundred sixty-eight thousand five hundred seventy-four Afghanis.

Provincial officials stated that the projects are designed to strengthen local farming infrastructure and raise household incomes for rural communities. Construction and rehabilitation efforts will focus on cleaning irrigation canals, building bridges and retaining walls, graveling rural roads, and constructing drainage ditches. In addition to physical infrastructure, the program includes agricultural training sessions intended to improve crop yields and resource management.

According to provincial authorities, the development drive has already generated employment for nearly one thousand local residents. Officials emphasized that the job opportunities are expected to provide immediate economic relief while establishing a foundation for long-term agricultural growth in the region.

The World Food Programme’s investment aligns with broader efforts to rehabilitate rural economies and enhance food security in northern Afghanistan. Local administrators noted that the completion of these projects will facilitate better water distribution, reduce soil erosion, and improve market access for farmers in the province.

Provincial spokespersons and agriculture department heads confirmed that implementation teams are actively monitoring progress across both districts. Authorities added that further updates on project milestones and community impact assessments will be released as construction phases advance.