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MUZAFFARABAD:
Chairman District Council Muzaffarabad, Sardar Imtiaz Ahmad Abbasi has termed the approval of Nowshera Hydel Power Project as a historic development for the people of Constituency-IV, praising the dedicated efforts of the Minister for Power Development Organization (PDO), Chaudhry Muhammad Rasheed.
He said the hydel project cost Rs. 1.58 billion, would significantly improve electricity supply not only in Union Council Dachor Meeran but in the entire constituency.
With the completion of this project, there will be a significant reduction in load shedding, along with the creation of new employment opportunities.
Speaking to the media, Sardar Imtiaz Ahmad Abbasi said that he had proposed this project to the authorities back in 2007 during the Muslim Conference government. But by then the then energy minister had moved it from the public to the private sector, causing a long delay in execution.
He added that Minister Chaudhry Muhammad Rasheed took a personal interest in the project, brought it back under the public sector and steered it to the approval stage – a clear reflection of his leadership qualities and commitment to public service.
Sardar Imtiaz Ahmad Abbasi said that especially the people of Union Council Dachor Meeran would benefit from this project. The end of the load shedding would also facilitate the educational activities of the students in the area.
He further mentioned that the earlier constructed RCC bridge at Ratti Dhairi was also a boon to the local people which provided easy access for the residents of Kai Manja and Dachor Meeran.
The District Council Chairman expressed hope that Minister Chaudhry Muhammad Rasheed would continue to live up to public expectations regarding education packages, road construction and other development projects.
He added that thanks to the Minister’s personal interest, the federal approval of Nowshera Hydel Power Project after Haryala Kai Manja Hydropower Project and Pithyali Hydropower Project marks a great achievement. The implementation of these projects will bring significant improvements to the energy sector, create employment opportunities for youth and strengthen the state’s economy.
