National Development Corporation Inaugurates Production Factories
July 21, 2025 – The production factories for metal products, agricultural, and industrial machinery, constructed by the National Development Corporation (NDC), were officially inaugurated in the presence of several high-ranking officials and leaders of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund; Deputy Prime Minister for Administrative Affairs, Mawlawi Abdul Salam Hanifi; Director General of Emirate Companies, Mawlawi Ahmad Jan Bilal; Minister of Rural Development and Rehabilitation, Mullah Mohammad Younus Akhundzada; Minister of Hajj and Religious Affairs, Sheikh-ul-Hadith Noor Mohammad Saqib; Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Qari Fasih Uddin Fitrat; Director of the National Environmental Protection Agency, Mawlawi Matiul Haq Khalis; Spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate, Mawlawi Zabiullah Mujahid; along with several deputy ministers, executive directors from the General Directorate of Emirate Companies, and other high-ranking officials of the Islamic Emirate.
Mawlawi Ahmad Jan Bilal, Director General of Emirate Companies, welcomed the attendees and described the inauguration of the newly activated factories as a significant step toward achieving national self-reliance. He also referred to these factories as the beginning of several other major development projects.
Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund, expressed his appreciation to the officials of the National Development Corporation for reviving these production factories after a 60-year hiatus. He urged the corporation to ensure the provision of high-quality products to the Afghan people.
He emphasized that the reactivation of these factories marks a crucial step in strengthening domestic production and industry. This move is expected to replace foreign imports, stimulate local industry, create employment opportunities, and provide more affordable products compared to those available in regional and international markets.
Deputy Prime Minister for Administrative Affairs, Mawlawi Abdul Salam Hanifi, noted that the production of agricultural and industrial machinery by the National Development Corporation will assist Afghan farmers and industrialists, while gradually reducing the country’s dependence on foreign imports in these sectors.
He added that with this initiative, the National Development Corporation has taken an essential step forward in national production, and the factories will play a vital role in supporting the economy by offering cost-effective products to the citizens.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, attendees toured various sections of the newly inaugurated factories, where the CEO of the National Development Corporation, Abdul Rahman Atash, provided detailed information about the newly manufactured equipment and machinery.
Announcement of Property Leasing by the National Development Corporation
The Real Estate Directorate of the National Development Corporation hereby announces the offer to lease the following properties to eligible citizens under a contract period of three years:
1. Shops No 1, located in Phase 1 of Emirates Township — applications accepted within 21 days.
2. Shop No. 4, located in Phase 3 of Emirates Township — applications accepted within 14 days.
3. Shop No. 2, located in Phase 3 of Emirates Township — applications accepted within 14 days.
Interested applicants wishing to enter into a lease contract for any of the above-mentioned properties are requested to submit their applications specifying the desired property details to the Central Office of the National Development Corporation (Qasaba, District 15, Kabul).
Phone: 0202929000
Email: info@ndc.gov.af
National Development Corporation Inaugurates First Phase of Nahre Seraj Canal Project in Helmand
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.
