The European Union (EU) on Monday provided 1.2 million Euros as grant to conduct climate change impact assessment study in Swat basin for Munda Dam multipurpose project, located in Mohmand Agency of the Federally Administered Areas (FATA).
A joint venture comprising two renowned firms namely AHT of Germany and NESPAK of Pakistan has also been appointed as consultants to carry out the studies.
With a view to discuss the matters relating to Munda Dam in particular and other WAPDA projects in general, the Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) Chairman Raghib Shah held a meeting with the delegation comprising representatives of the EU and the consultants. The delegation was led by the EU Head of Operation in Islamabad Berend De Groot.
Speaking on the occasion, WPDA Chairman said that Munda Dam project is of immense importance for socio-economic development and poverty alleviation, as it will ensure water for irrigated agriculture, control floods and generate low-cost hydel electricity. Thanking the EU for their support, he said that the grant will help implement this vital project.
The chairman informed the delegation that at present detailed engineering design and the tender documents of Munda Dam project are being prepared, for which French development agency AFD has committed to provide 11 million Euros to WAPDA.
