ICT constructs 112 watercourses in rural areas

The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has constructed 112 watercourses and additional 100 are also under completion in rural areas.

Islamabad Chief Commissioner Hamid Ali Khan was informed that many mini dams and lift-irrigation schemes have been completed in there areas where the farmers have started cultivating various crops, fruits, vegetables, citrus and olive plantation.

The chief commissioner visited rural areas of Islamabad on Saturday and inspected various on-going agricultural projects including construction of watercourses, construction of mini dams to conserve water for irrigation purpose, construction of retaining walls to check erosion of soil and various lift-irrigation schemes.

AIL and ICT Director Tariq Javed Malik and heads of soil conservation, water management and agriculture extension services also accompanied the ICT chief commissioner during his visit to rural areas.

Hamid Ali Khan visited union Council Bhara Kahu and adjoining was Athal, Phulgran, Sihali and Mera Baigwal and inspected various projects of watercourses, mini dams ponds, retaining walls, and lift-irrigation schemes completed by the agriculture extension services, soil conservation and water management of ICT administration for the promotion of agriculture in rural areas. A large number of notables and farmer community was also present on the occasion during visit of the ICT chief commissioner. The local community appreciated the efforts of ICT administration for the development of agriculture in the rural areas of Islamabad.