Baghdad: PM Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi met on Saturday with a delegation from Al-Diwaniyah Governorate, which included members of the Council of Representatives, the Governor, and the Provincial Council Chairman and members. Al-Zaidi emphasized the importance of Al-Diwaniyah due to its agricultural and economic significance, positioning it as Iraq’s potential food basket and agricultural capital.
According to Iraqi News Agency, Al-Zaidi announced a comprehensive reconstruction plan aimed at enhancing the governorate’s public services, economy, and agricultural sector. A total of one trillion Iraqi dinars has been allocated to Al-Diwaniyah, with IQD 650 billion set aside for unfinished ministerial projects such as the Al-Diwaniyah Sewerage Project and the rehabilitation of 30 residential neighborhoods. Additionally, IQD 350 billion will be used to settle outstanding payments to farmers.
The Prime Minister has directed the formation of specialized committees to oversee the project implementations, ensuring completion within the designated timeframes and addressing potential obstacles. For the agricultural sector, an increase in water allocation for Al-Diwaniyah has been approved, along with support and reforms to strengthen its role as Iraq’s food basket.
In terms of energy, the governorate will receive a portion of electricity from solar energy projects to promote energy stability and the use of clean energy sources. For housing, Al-Diwaniyah will be included in the One Million Residential Land Plots Project, with at least 100,000 plots allocated to residents without homes.
The plan also provides for agricultural engineers and veterinarians to gain ownership of agricultural land for investment purposes, thereby supporting the agricultural sector’s development and generating new employment and investment opportunities. The government will closely monitor the implementation of this plan to ensure Al-Diwaniyah enters a new phase of reconstruction and development, reflecting its critical role in Iraq’s agricultural and food economy.