00:10Let us examine a plan today that, on the surface, appears no less than a whim.
00:14We are talking about Vagi Darawat Tam in Jamshur district of Sindh.
00:19From outside, this Khira Dam, nestled amidst the mountains, looks like a beautiful oasis.
00:24But is this really the case, or are there some complex realities hidden beneath this glaring power?
00:30Let us try to reach the bottom of this story today and see how this dam is a symbol of progress.
00:35Is it a surety or just a beautiful charm?
00:37Just look at these words of a sage.
00:40This crystal-clear water has been preserved after the dam was built.
00:44When one comes to these dry and hilly areas of Kirthar where every drop of water is precious
00:49So suddenly after giving such a big blue jelly of water, this is exactly the feeling.
00:54This scene is truly astonishing.
00:56It seems as if the rain water has awakened a new hope of life in this barren area.
01:01And on paper, the government's vision for this plan was nothing short of a magnificent dream.
01:07Makmaya Pashi Sinne worked very hard to transform this happy land into a lush green and moist paradise.
01:14Makase taikiye the
01:15Such as irrigating 25,000 acres of land, preventing the rainwater of the new Baran river from being wasted.
01:21And above all, empowering the landless women of the area by giving them land.
01:26Generating electricity and eliminating poverty were also part of this plan.
01:30Meaning, this was a project that was going to change the fate of the entire area.
01:34Now pay attention to this number.
01:36150 million cubic meters
01:39This is the total water storage capacity of this dam.
01:42This dam is 150 feet high and 306 meters long.
01:46It is considered a masterpiece of engineering.
01:48Take the whole picture
01:49Such a large amount of water
01:51which was usually carried on the Celabi trains
01:54What tremendous drama can be achieved by keeping it safe
01:57This list of habits is truly a great blessing for any happy person.
02:03But here comes a twist in the tale.
02:06The remaining success is visible in the remaining parts of the dam i.e. the outskirts.
02:10There is a demand for water, the farmer is happy.
02:12And the thirst yielded such a rich harvest that it was available for just Rs 20 per kg.
02:16But wait, the condition of the lower parts of the dam is exactly the opposite.
02:20There is extreme drought and the land is parched.
02:23So here the question comes to mind that why two such different and opposite natures of the same dam?
02:29Why
02:30The answer lies in its engineering.
02:33Darawar Dam is basically a concrete gravity dam.
02:36This means that it is a solid and stable structure.
02:40Which has completely blocked the natural flow of water up to a depth of hundred feet inside the ground.
02:45Now what was the result?
02:47The water veins in the ground of the lower lakes dried up.
02:50And the people there have to wait for unsure rains for water.
02:54Or you have to rely on very deep and expensive solar panels.
02:59Well, now let's come to another such cost of this plan.
03:03which may not be commonly seen
03:04That is, our lost historical heritage
03:08This stone from the western bank of Jamshoro is very valuable from the cultural and cultural point of view.
03:13But when the waters of Maul, Disoi and Baran rivers were mixed together for this dam
03:18As a result, the precious ancient monuments of the area were severely devastated and their effects were felt.
03:24The ancient history that was preserved here for centuries is now silently disappearing beneath the waves of water.
03:30Is
03:31All 27 places
03:32Yes, there are 27 ancient historical sites whose dates date back to 5000 years ago, from 590 AD.
03:40Is
03:40These include the initial stages of the Wadi Sinki civilization and even the prospects of the era of Buddhism.
03:44All these places are now either in grave danger or completely destroyed due to the water of this dam.
03:49has dissolved in water
03:51If we look at it, this is a value that cannot be expressed in dollars or rupees.
03:56And speaking of money, let's now look at the financial reality of this plan.
04:00Exactly from the profession of an auditor
04:03This seal you are seeing is of the Auditor General of Pakistan.
04:07And here we are not talking about anyone's caste but presenting the facts of their performance audit report of 2016-17.
04:13have been
04:13This report is a transparent and non-partisan examination of this matter.
04:17that the project and budget that was initially approved
04:20How much and how was it actually implemented?
04:23The most surprising revelation of this report is this
04:274,209 million rupees
04:29This is not a small amount
04:31Audit believes that this huge financial loss occurred because
04:34Because the exercise and response were ignored while awarding the contract.
04:37and the rate that was
04:38This was approximately 138 percent more than the original approved PC-1 estimate.
04:43When only one person was left to bid
04:46So the reasonableness of the price was not properly assessed.
04:49And thus the national treasury had to bear an additional burden of billions of rupees.
04:53And the matter does not end here
04:55The report mentions another major loss which amounts to more than Rs 735 million.
05:00This grace is lost when an illegal or unverifiable statement is made without any explanation.
05:05taken
05:06The original bid price was different and the higher price was later confirmed through a separate letter.
05:11finalized
05:12This shows how the lack of transparency in big projects is wasting public money like water.
05:17flows
05:18See another clear example of this
05:21110 million rupees had to be paid just because the project was delayed
05:25There was no consensus between the departments
05:28The land could not be acquired on time.
05:30And all the blame for this delay
05:32In case of extension of time, the contractor had to pay a penalty.
05:36Meaning administrative sluggishness and loss to the treasury
05:40Along with all these financial constraints
05:43What happened to those wonderful buildings we mentioned in the beginning?
05:47According to the audit, Mahan did not build a 300 kilowatt power house.
05:51Due to which electricity worth Rs 489 million was lost.
05:54The new system that was to be implemented for better use of water
05:57He was removed from the project.
05:59Landless women did not get any land
06:01And above all, Phase Two, under which water was to be supplied to the fields.
06:05He is a victim of severe stress
06:07All these are merely facts recorded in government documents.
06:11So after all these things, finally a very important question arises.
06:15Is it a success that is visible on the moon?
06:17That is, a beautiful lake filled with water.
06:20can expose those hidden pitfalls
06:22The damage that causes destruction of the underground
06:25The sinking of our 27 historical places
06:28And billions of rupees worth of money have come forward in the form of frauds.
06:31When we look at any mega project
06:33So his success is not just due to his glamorous appearance.
06:36Rather, it should be weighed against the entire picture and its hidden value.
06:40It is hoped that this analysis will help in understanding this issue in a new and broader way.
