Head of government presents progress in road, water and electric connectivity before MPs

Head of government presents progress in road, water and electric connectivity before MPs
Tuesday 19 December 2023 - 22:04

Aziz Akhannouch said that during his mandate, 9,440 kilometers of roads have been built and maintained during a monthly question session in the House of Advisors.

The head of government said mountainous regions have seen approximately 65 percent completion in constructing and maintaining 12,525 kilometers of roads.

Akhannouch mentioned that 69 percent of allocated funds, around 29.83 billion dirhams, supported road development.

He reported the completion of 667 water projects and an increase in electrical networks by 997 kilometers, with approximately 82 percent of the projects taking place in mountainous areas.

Akhannouch confirmed progress in education infrastructure with 2,894 operations completed (approximately 76 percent), including expansions and maintenance in mountainous regions.

He noted an increase in communes with improved educational infrastructure from 669 in 2016 to 747 by 2022.

In the health sector, 790 operations were finalized, with 66 percent in mountainous areas, along with 518 expansions and maintenance of health institutions. 766 ambulances and mobile units were acquired, and 640 health centers were equipped.

These efforts improved access to health infrastructure for 94 additional communes, totaling 734 by 2022, up from 640 in 2016.

He highlighted the program’s positive impact to reduce disparities, describing it as a new era for integrated territorial rehabilitation that aligns with governmental beliefs and serves the aspirations of the regions’ residents.

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