PESHAWAR: The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) on Monday awarded a contract worth Rs 640 million for the construction of two government schools in Seo village of Upper Kohistan district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
A communication stated that WAPDA is establishing a primary and a high school in this far-flung, less-developed area under the Local Area Development Programme of the Dasu Hydropower Project as part of its corporate social responsibility.
The contract signing ceremony was held at the project office. Director General (Social Safeguards) of the Dasu Hydropower Project, Maj (Retd) Tariq Mehmood, and a representative of the construction firm signed the contract on behalf of their respective organizations.
The ceremony was also attended by Chief Engineer (Contracts) Salman Akram, along with other officials of the Dasu Hydropower Project.As per the contract, both schools , to be completed within two years, will include modern classrooms, computer and science laboratories equipped with up-to-date facilities, and staff rooms.
The initiative to establish these schools reflects WAPDA’s strong commitment to strengthening educational infrastructure and empowering local communities, paving the way for a bright and prosperous future for generations to come.
