10 Sep 2025: Mr. Abdulrahman Atash, CEO of the National Development Corporation (NDC), traveled to northern provinces of the country to inspect the ongoing progress of the Qosh Tepa Canal project. The visit aimed to assess the development of the works, ensure coordination among involved departments, and oversee quality control and evaluation of the ongoing construction activities.
Accompanied by his delegation, Mr. Atash first visited the intake structure of the Qosh Tepa Canal, where he closely reviewed the major construction works. He expressed satisfaction with the current progress and provided the responsible officials with important recommendations to enhance the professionalism and standard of the project’s implementation. He emphasized the critical importance of maintaining quality throughout the works and urged officials to strictly adhere to the approved project plan.
Mr. Atash also toured the canal’s entire length from the intake to Andkhoy district, inspecting various construction activities )canal excavation, canal lining, and the building of multiple bridges and water regulation structures(. His goal was to ensure that all work is proceeding according to the specified plan and quality standards. During these inspections, he offered specific guidance to department heads to improve organization, maintain safety and quality, and ensure compliance with the project timeline.
Furthermore, Mr. Atash stressed the importance of executing this large-scale national project in a manner that meets the hopes and expectations of the Afghan people, maintaining the highest standards of quality.
It is noteworthy that the Qosh Tepa Canal project is currently advancing at a rapid pace. Construction on the intake structure is approximately 82% complete, excavation and lining works of the second phase have reached 93%, and two bridges along the canal route have been finalized, with 13 additional bridges under simultaneous construction.
The Qosh Tepa Canal project is one of the country’s largest developmental undertakings. It draws water from the Amu River and supplies irrigation water to thousands of hectares of agricultural land across Balkh, Jowzjan, and Faryab provinces along its path.
