DC Usta Muhammad inspects Gandakha drain embankments, orders timely completion

GANDAKHA: In line with the vision of Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti, Deputy Commissioner Usta Muhammad Muhammad Ramazan Pallal and Superintending Engineer Irrigation Mudassir Zafar Khosa carried out a detailed inspection of the ongoing project to strengthen the protective embankments on both sides of the drain from Gandakha to Goth Janan Jamali. The project is being carried out under the Balochistan Special Development Initiative (BSDI).

During the visit, officials told a briefing that work to strengthen and raise the protection bunds (protective embankments) on both sides of the drain was continuing rapidly with heavy machinery. The main aim of the project is to control the flow of floodwater effectively, protect the embankments from erosion and save nearby villages, settlements and agricultural land from possible damage.

The officials further said that completion of the project would not only reduce flood risks significantly but also stabilise farming activity in the area, directly benefiting local farmers.

No negligence or carelessness will be tolerated

On the occasion, Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Ramazan Pallal reviewed the quality and pace of work and directed the officers concerned to complete the development work to the set standard and within the fixed time. He stressed that no negligence or carelessness of any kind would be tolerated and that continuous monitoring should be ensured.

He said the district administration was using all its resources to ensure transparency and timely completion of public-interest projects so that people could receive their benefits as soon as possible. He added that the Balochistan government was giving top priority to the protection of people’s lives and property, and such projects were highly important in this regard.

SDO Irrigation Zeeshan Jamali, SDO Drainage Muhammad Ismail, Daroga Ehsan Jamali and other officers concerned were also present during the visit.

Photo: courtesy DGPR Balochistan