Wednesday July 2, 2025 The National Development Corporation (NDC) has officially commenced construction work on the first phase of the Nahre Seraj Canal Project Via Ingurgitation ceremony in Sangin District, Helmand Province.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by senior officials from the NDC and the Ministry of Water and Energy, as well as local authorities, religious scholars, tribal elders and people.
Speaking at the event, Mawlawi Abdul Wali Adel, Deputy Director for Finance and Administration at the NDC, stated that with the restoration of national independence following the end of foreign occupation, it is now time for Afghans to embrace change, build self-reliance, and implement national development projects that benefit the population.
He emphasized that infrastructure projects like this one are essential for reducing poverty and lifting people out of hardship. He also assured the residents of Helmand that the project would be implemented swiftly and with high quality.
Mullah Abdul Latif Mansoor, Acting Minister of Water and Energy, also addressed the ceremony, stating that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan places strong emphasis on advancing economic programs. He noted that fundamental infrastructure projects such as the Nahre Seraj Canal play a vital role in boosting agricultural development and strengthening the local economy.
According to project details, the Nahre Seraj Canal will be fed by the Helmand and Musa Qala rivers, carrying 18 cubic meters of water per second, with the capacity to irrigate up to 24,000 hectares of agricultural land. The total estimated cost of the project is 275.887 million Afghanis.
The project is being implemented by the National Development Corporation (NDC), while funding is provided by the Ministry of Water and Energy.
