Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following dams in Afghanistan have been/are to be constructed by India’s assistance?
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Salma Dam.
Key Points
- The Salma Dam, officially known as the Afghanistan-India Friendship Dam, is a hydroelectric and irrigation dam located on the Hari River in Herat Province of Afghanistan.
- It was constructed with financial and technical assistance from India and inaugurated jointly by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on 4 June 2016.
- The dam has a capacity to generate 42 megawatts of electricity and irrigates approximately 75,000 hectares of agricultural land.
- The project was implemented by WAPCOS (Water and Power Consultancy Services), a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
- This dam is a symbol of strong bilateral ties between India and Afghanistan and represents India's commitment to Afghanistan's reconstruction and development.
Additional Information
- Other Dams in Afghanistan:
- Dahla Dam: Located in Kandahar Province, it is the second-largest dam in Afghanistan and is primarily used for irrigation. India has not been involved in its construction.
- Kajaki Dam: Situated on the Helmand River, it is a hydroelectric and irrigation dam. Its development has been supported by the United States and other international entities, not India.
- Grishk Dam: Also located on the Helmand River, it is used primarily for irrigation and was not constructed with Indian assistance.
- India's Role in Afghanistan's Development:
- India has contributed significantly to Afghanistan's reconstruction, including building roads, schools, and hospitals.
- Major projects include the construction of the Afghan Parliament building, the Zaranj-Delaram Highway, and numerous community development projects.
- WAPCOS:
- WAPCOS is a central public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, India.
- It specializes in consultancy services in water resources, power, and infrastructure development worldwide.
- Hari River:
- The Hari River originates in the Hindu Kush mountains in Afghanistan and flows westward into Iran.
- It is an essential source of water for agriculture and hydroelectric power generation in western Afghanistan.
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