The Asian Development Bank  approved  $48 million for the Balochistan Water Resources Development Project in southwestern Pakistan.  the multilateral bank confirmed saying it would enhance irrigation efficiency and promote sustainable water use in  Pakistan’s largest province.   Balochistan  faces a severe water crisis due to minimal rainfall and the absence of any major rivers there.    According to the ADB, the project will improve land and water resources, agricultural production and farm income of 10,000 rural households across six districts of Balochistan. These districts are located in the southwestern Zhob, Kacchi plain, Dasht and Hingol river basins.      This funding will support the completion of critical project components, including the Churi Infiltration Gallery subproject, development of the Siri Toi Dam command area and watershed management activities, which were previously delayed due to budgetary constraints.   The report said that an “innovative” piped water distribution network will be introduced in the Siri Toi area, adding that the system will ensure higher efficiency, reduced conveyance losses, and improved service delivery compared to traditional open-channel water systems.      The project is co-financed by the Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific and the High-Level Technology Fund.  (ICE ISLAMABAD)

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