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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Cheema, Secretary Economic Affairs Dr. Kazim Niaz signed a Memorandum of Subsidiary Agreement on Climate Resilient and Adaptable Water Allocation in Pakistan along with Chief Executive of Australian Center for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) Prof. Wendy Umberger.
As per the details, under this agreement, Australia will provide 3 million Australian dollars for the project which is to be completed over a period of five years i.e. by 2029.
It is a research project and the goal of this research is to help improve canal water reliability through improved water allocation decisions and practices in Pakistan by updating the Water Apportionment Accord Tool to include mid-season planning and operations, exploring on-farm water storage options, all aimed at achieving climate resilience, adaptive management, and equitable water use for better social and economic outcomes for farming communities.
Niaz thanked the Australian government for its continued support in Pakistan’s efforts to develop the country’s agricultural sector.
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