Afghanistan — Historical Events Description

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Afghanistan
Event
Agreement to Expand National Power Grid
Category
Economic
Date
1975-07-10
Country
Afghanistan
Description

On 10 July 1975, Afghanistan signed planning agreements to expand its national power grid. The plan emphasized extending electricity access to regions not connected to the existing network. Engineers surveyed mountain regions to determine feasible routes for transmission lines. International institutions expressed interest in supporting hydropower feasibility studies. The initiative reflected a growing push toward modernization through improved energy infrastructure.