Around 20 million acres of uncultivated land can be brought under irrigation if water is made available by constructing dams, suggested Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) Chairman Muzammil Hussain. At present, the hydel share in the overall energy mix stood at 31% with annual energy generation of 37 billion units. The authority was eyeing to add 17 billion units of low-cost hydel electricity to take the total to 54 billion units by the year 2025. By 2028-29, it was aiming to increase production by 27 billion hydel units from 54 to 81 billion units, the statement added. About the water and power situation, Hussain said that there were daunting challenges “but these carry opportunities as well”.

Source: The Express Tribune November 13, 2021 20:10 UTC