GHAZI BAROTHA PROJECT ON INDUS RIVER IN PAKISTAN

摘要

In order to use the available water from the Indus River and use the natural head of 76 metersrnavailable in the area, the Government of Pakistan has constructed the Ghazi Barotha Project onrnthe Indus River through the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), which alsornproduces 1450 MW of hydropower. The project is running successfully with minimalrnenvironmental disruptions and has properly addressed resettlement issues in consultation withrndonors. This paper describes the Ghazi Barotha Project in Pakistan.