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In keeping with India’s massive aid and rehabilitation programme in Afghanistan, the Union Cabinet on Thursday approved revised cost estimates of over Rs 800 crore for the reconstruction of Salma Dam in western Afghanistan. The Cabinet also approved the escalation cost of Rs 54.01 crore up to December 2010.
The construction is currently at the first stage and is being carried out by Water and Power Consultancy Services (India) Limited (WAPCOS).
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