SOCIETY — June 23, 2026

Drinking Water Network Completed for 84 Families in Nuristan

The project in Want Sofla village of Want district cost more than 2.2 million Afghanis and was supported by UNICEF. It was confirmed by Abdul Shakoor Akbarzai, media official of the Nuristan Department of Rural Rehabilitation and Development, and welcomed by tribal elder Ajmal.

The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Bakhtar News2 min read

Drinking Water Network Completed for 84 Families in Nuristan
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The completion of a drinking water network in Want Sofla village provides clean drinking water to 84 families in Want district of Nuristan province.

The project was implemented with financial support from UNICEF at a cost exceeding 2.2 million Afghanis.

Abdul Shakoor Akbarzai, the media official of the Nuristan Department of Rural Rehabilitation and Development, confirmed these details about the project.

Tribal elder Ajmal welcomed the project, stating that it addresses a key need in the community.

This development brings clean water access to the residents of the village. The network was built to serve the local population in the specified area of Nuristan.

The cost of the project surpassed 2.2 million Afghanis with backing from the international organization UNICEF. Confirmation was provided by the named official from the rural rehabilitation department.

The positive reception from the community is evident from the comments of the tribal elder. The project is seen as fulfilling an important requirement for the people living in Want Sofla.

The water network is now operational following its completion in the village. It serves the 84 families with the necessary clean drinking water supply.

Read the original reporting at Bakhtar News

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