Gilgit-Baltistan Government Forms Committee to Address Diamer-Basha Dam Affectees’ Demands–Official Notification

Provincial Apex Committee GB Constitutes Team for Diamer-Basha Dam Affectees’ 31-Point Charter:

In a significant development, the Government of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), Home & Prisons Department has issued an official notification regarding the formation of an Administrative and Technical Committee. This decision was made during the Provincial Apex Committee GB meeting held on February 25, 2025.

The newly formed committee is tasked with preparing a comprehensive proposal addressing the 31-point charter of demand submitted by affectees of the Diamer-Basha Dam Project. The proposal will focus on resolving legal and administrative issues related to the concerns of the local population impacted by the dam’s construction.

The committee members include:
✔ Additional Chief Secretary (Development) GB – Chairman
✔ Secretary to Government of GB – Member
✔ Commissioner Diamer-Astore Division – Member
✔ Deputy Commissioner Skardu – Member
✔ Representative of WAPDA – Member

The committee is expected to analyze all concerns, propose necessary measures, and submit its recommendations to the competent authorities.

GOVERNMENT OF GILGIT BALTISTAN
HOME & PRISONS DEPARTMENT
GILGIT BALTISTAN CIVIL SECRETARIAT

Gilgit, the 25^th February, 2025

Notification

SUBJECT:             No. SO (L&O)-4(4) (Misc). In light of the decision taken in the Provincial Apex Committee GB in its meeting held on 25^th February, 2025, an Administrative and Technical Committee comprising of the following members is hereby constituted to prepare and submit a comprehensive proposal on the 31-point charter of demand submitted by Diamer-Basha Dam Project affectees, keeping in view the legal and administrative issues:

i. Additional Chief Secretary (Development) GB                                 Chairman

ii. Mr. Usman Ahmed, Secretary to Government of GB                     Member

iii. Commissioner Diamer-Astore Division                                          Member

iv. Arif Ahmed, Deputy Commissioner Skardu                                   Member

v. Representative of WAPDA                                                               Member

BY THE ORDER OF THE CHIEF SECRETARY GILGIT-BALTISTAN

SECTION OFFICER (LAO)

Commitment to Addressing Public Concerns:

The formation of this Administrative and Technical Committee is a crucial step towards addressing the concerns of Diamer-Basha Dam Project affectees. With representatives from key government departments and WAPDA, the committee is expected to present viable solutions that ensure fair compensation, rehabilitation, and legal clarity for the affected communities.

This initiative highlights the GB government’s commitment to resolving public grievances while ensuring the smooth execution of the Diamer-Basha Dam Project, a vital national infrastructure project.

For more information, clarification or any other question feel free to join our WhatsApp Group. We are a supportive community where members are committed to assisting one another.