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50 MW Attabad Hunza Hydropower Project to be constructed

Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has decided to construct the 50 MW Attabad Hydropower project. The proposed site for the project was visited by Wapda Chairman Lt-Gen Muzammil Hussain (retd) in the last week of September 2020. He was accompanied by GB Chief Secretary, Wapda General Manager (Hydro Planning), General Manager (Projects) Northern Areas and other officers concerned.

The project is located on River Hunza, 20 kilometer upstream of Karim Abad and 130 Km from Gilgit. Wapda Chairman said that 50 MW Attabad Lake Hydropower Project, will prove to be instrumental in meeting the electricity demand of Hunza and Nagar valleys.

Wapda has released Rs 22 million to its hydro planning formation for carrying out in-house feasibility study of the project. The feasibility study is likely to be completed by the first quarter of 2021 while the Attabad Lake Hydropower Project will be completed in four years.

50 MW Attabad Hydropower Project

In 2018 Central Development Working Party (CDWP) had dropped the approval for the project after inability of the concerned ministries to generate resources from international donors.

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The author is a dedicated journalist with a deep focus on Gilgit-Baltistan, particularly Hunza. Passionate about amplifying the voices of mountain communities on a global stage, the author strives to bring authentic and truthful news about the region. Through active social engagement, the author works to boost arts, culture, and heritage, ensuring that the rich traditions of Hunza are preserved and celebrated. Beyond journalism, the author is also a skilled needle and thread artist and an artisan from Gilgit-Baltistan. With a firm commitment to promoting, preserving, and reviving the cultural heritage of the region, the author uses artistic expression as a means of storytelling and cultural diplomacy. By showcasing the arts, culture, and heritage of Hunza and Gilgit-Baltistan to the world, the author aims to reshape the global perception of the region and present its true essence. For the author, arts, culture, and heritage are more than just traditions—they are a passport to the world, a universal language that fosters understanding and builds bridges between nations. In an era where conflicts and divisions are prevalent, the author firmly believes that culture has the power to bring people together. Through artistic and cultural exchange, the author envisions a world where differences are celebrated, and humanity finds common ground in shared traditions and creativity.
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