Nairobi: Afghan authorities have launched three major development initiatives in western Farah province, aiming to bolster infrastructure and enhance economic connectivity, the provincial information and culture department announced late Tuesday.

According to Namibia Press Agency, the initiative includes the construction of a 61-km road connecting Farah city, the provincial capital, with Farah Rud district. In addition, essential culverts and retaining walls will be erected to strengthen resilience against natural hazards, according to the department.

Valued at 400 million afghani (around 6 million U.S. dollars), the projects are scheduled for completion within six months. The works are expected to generate employment for hundreds of residents and uplift living conditions for thousands across the province, it said.

Once completed, the development projects should streamline transportation, facilitate more efficient trade routes, and stimulate economic activities in what remains a relatively remote region, it added.

The Afghan government plans to roll out additional development, infrastructure, and agricultural projects funded from the domestic budget to tackle persistent economic challenges and promote job creation throughout the impoverished country, according to local media reports.