Groundbreaking for Relocated Schools under Dasu Hydropower Project — WAPDA Reaffirms Commitment to Education and Community Development

Independent Report
Islamabad, October 27, 2025

The groundbreaking ceremony for the relocated Government Girls Primary School (GGPS) Sigloo at Khursil and the rehabilitation of Government Boys Primary School (GPS) Shah Jahan Abad was held under the Dasu Hydropower Project (HPP).

The event was attended by Shoaib-ur-Rehman Afridi, Director (Social & Resettlement Unit) Dasu HPP, along with senior officials of WAPDA, teachers, students, and community members. WAPDA officials also inaugurated the camp office of the contractor responsible for the school works.

According to WAPDA, these initiatives highlight its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Resettlement and Rehabilitation Program under the Dasu Project, focusing on improving educational and social infrastructure in the project area.

Being constructed by China Gezhouba Group Company (CGGC) with the World Bank’s support, the Dasu Hydropower Project is among Pakistan’s largest hydropower ventures. Once fully operational, the project will generate 21 billion units of electricity annually. Phase-I, with a capacity of 2,160 megawatts, is scheduled to begin generation by December 2027.