Six development projects costing more than AFN 5.27 million have been completed and put into operation in Yakawlang district of Bamyan province, Afghanistan.
At an inauguration ceremony attended by Bamyan Governor Qari Gul Haidar Shafaq, Yakawlang Mayor Dr Hussain Javed said the works included gravel surfacing of intra-city roads, concrete lining of culverts, drilling of drinking-water wells, repair and concrete lining of 36 shops in the women’s commercial market, construction of public toilets, improved cleaning services and road maintenance. He said the projects were financed from the municipality’s budget at a total cost of AFN 5,274,000 and would provide essential facilities for district residents.
The governor stressed the need to continue public-utility projects and called on Yakawlang residents to help preserve the new facilities. He also announced a committee to review activities at the Siadara and Dara-e-Bidak mines, saying companies extracting minerals must meet contractual commitments, including social services for local communities.
Yakawlang District Governor Hikmat Hussain Mujahid said local authorities would keep addressing public needs through further utility projects.