Union Cabinet approves revised cost estimates of Salma Dam Project in Afghanistan Union Cabinet approves revised cost estimates of Salma Dam Project in Afghanistan

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the reconstruction and completion of Salma Dam Project in Afghanistan. It will lead to the overall economic development of the western region of Afghanistan and generate goodwill for India in Afghanistan.

• Revised Cost Estimates (RCE): 1775.69 crore.

Background:

• Situated on the upper reaches of Hari Rud River in Herat province, Salma Dam project involves construction of a 5 meter high earth and rock – fill dam and a 42 MW power House with three units of 14 MW each.
• It also has a provision for releasing water for irrigation of 75,000 hectares of land.