Astore commissioner orders faster work on 2MW Dachil Dashkin hydropower project

Commissioner Diamer-Astore Division Azeemullah Khan visited the 2 megawatt Dachil Dashkin hydropower project in Astore and directed officials and the contractor to remove the hurdles affecting construction and accelerate work so the scheme is completed within its stipulated time, UrduPoint reported.

The Executive Engineer (Civil) of the Electricity Department Astore briefed him on the project's overall progress, the construction under way, the work already completed and the problems delaying its timely completion.

Deputy Commissioner Astore Neelam Ali, the Assistant Commissioner Astore, the contractor and local community elders were present, according to the report.

Khan reviewed different aspects of the project and told the officers and the contractor to settle the obstacles through mutual coordination and consultation. He said all relevant departments must fulfil their responsibilities and use the resources available to them to push the pace of work.

Providing basic facilities to the public was among the government's top priorities, he said. Completion of energy projects would reduce the difficulties of local residents and promote development and economic activity in the area, he added.

The commissioner also directed the authorities to maintain construction quality and complete the project to the required standards.

The Dachil Dashkin project will generate 2 megawatts of electricity on completion and is expected to help meet the power needs of the local population and improve the supply situation in the area, the report said.

Astore is one of the districts of the Diamer-Astore division in Gilgit-Baltistan.