Road construction, water supply schemes to kick off

JALALABAD (Pajhwok): Road construction and water supply projects will be launched at a cost of 50 million afghanis by the Rural Rehabilitation Department in eastern Nangarhar province.

RRD Director Mujibur Rahman Zia said the road would be constructed in Momand Dara district at a cost of 37.48 million afghanis in collaboration with village councils.

In a statement, the director said the road would be completed within three months. Village councils will conduct the construction work in accordance with contract specifications.

Additionally, contracts for five water supply schemes will be signed with the RRD. The projects will be executed in Dur Baba and Rodat districts at a cost of around 13 million afghanis.

The RRD head said after approval from the minister, about 14,000 families would benefit from the schemes.

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