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GREEN PROJECT BALOCHISTAN

BaratKhan

Title: GIS for Water & Green Projects in Balochistan

Hi all,
Sharing a map of 5 districts in Balochistan where GIS can support water management and Green Balochistan Project.

Areas: Quetta, Gwadar, Zhob, Loralai, Qila Saifullah

Focus Areas: Groundwater, Watershed, Plantation, Coastal Planning

This is my first GIS project for my region. Please share your feedback and ideas to improve it.

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JesseCloutier

@BaratKhan, the email address you used is not one associated with Esri's Distributor in Pakistan: Pakistan Resources Development Services. Instead, you can find their contact form here or send an email to: info@prds.com.pk

All the best!

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BaratKhan

Updated Map: All 5 priority districts now mapped
- Inland: Quetta, Qilla Saifullah, Loralai, Zhob
- Coastal: Gwadar
Focus: Groundwater, Watershed, Plantation, Coastal Planning

WilliamTarpai

@BaratKhan Thanks again for posting. I was reading today on this platform about how ESRI is able to "....help our customers develop sustainable practices—and help us improve our own".... 3 specific areas were discussed: a) Habitat preservation; b) Commitment to community; and c) Building a better world, together.

I suggest you knock on United Nations doors in your country. "... the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals". Its Data Alliance is fighting poverty and improving lives globally, including in your country.

Keep up your good works.

BaratKhan

Dear WilliamTarpai,

Thank you so much for your appreciation and valuable suggestion 🙏

The Green Project Balochistan is our effort to use GIS for real impact - groundwater, watershed management, plantation, and coastal planning across 5 districts of Balochistan: Quetta, Gwadar, Zhob, Loralai and Qilla Saifullah.

I really appreciate your guidance to connect with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Data Alliance. It aligns perfectly with our goals and I will reach out to the UN office in Pakistan.

Grateful for your support and motivation!

Best regards,
BaratKhan

WilliamTarpai

NO worries @BaratKhan Achieving the goal of a Green Balochistan will require schools, students and their teachers working together to make it happen. Gwadar is a place where lots of money is building up infrastructure, and so lots of possibilities exist.

BaratKhan

Dear Mr. WilliamTarpai,

Assalamualaikum!

Thank you SO much for your encouraging message 🙏😊
Your support means a lot to us and it truly made my day!

We are fully committed to involving schools, students and teachers in Green Balochistan.
Your idea gave us even more motivation!

Our focus areas are:
- Groundwater monitoring in Quetta, Zhob, Loralai, Qilla Saifullah
- Coastal planning and plantation in Gwadar
- Using GIS to help communities protect water and plant more trees

We believe that when students learn GIS, they can become leaders for their communities 💚🌱

Thank you also for guiding us toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals Data Alliance.
I will connect with the UN office in Pakistan Inshallah to explore partnership opportunities.

We would be very grateful for any guidance on ArcGIS for Education and community training resources
so we can reach more students across Balochistan.

Grateful for your belief in a Greener Balochistan!

With warm regards and big thanks,
BaratKhan
Balochistan, Pakistan 🌳:droplet:

BaratKhan

Resp@WilliamTarpai
Respected Sir,

Thank you for your encouraging words and for considering a visit to Gwadar. It would be a great honor to host you and showcase the work of our GIS teams.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to the Esri Community Team for the recent software announcements and for their continued support for learners worldwide.

GREEN PROJECT BALOCHISTAN - A DREAM OF THE PUBLIC, NOW A REALITY

We are proud to launch our public data portal as part of a "Learning and Earning" initiative for the youth of Balochistan through GIS. This is not just a project, it is the dream of the people of Balochistan for a greener and more sustainable future.

Access Our Data:

ArcGIS Web Map - For Esri Community:
https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=cef2dde6c0d940d685c9ff258cd9c657#overview
Professional GIS data and maps for the Esri Community to view and guide us.
Google My Maps - Public Contribution Portal:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1vRe_HVvlutbf8oyinZUHmw-nP8Ed4X8&ll=29.260746668156486%2C65.45132170000001&z=5
Open to the public. Anyone can contribute data including PLANTATION, groundwater, and project updates.

These resources have been made public and are being shared across all social media channels to ensure maximum community engagement and transparency.

In line with the Esri mission and following your professional guidance on MAPMAKER and ArcGIS for Education, we are leveraging ArcGIS and GIS communities to deliver training and build local capacity. We humbly request the Esri Community to support this initiative and help us scale it across Balochistan.

Project Coverage: Quetta, Zhob, Loralai, Qila Saifullah, GwadarKey Focus Areas: Groundwater Monitoring, Watershed Management, Afforestation, PLANTATION

Your support is instrumental in helping us turn this public dream into a greener and more resilient Balochistan.

With highest regards,Barat KhanGreen Project BalochistanGIS Analyst | Pakistan

BaratKhan

@WilliamTarpai
Respected Sir,

Thank you for your encouraging words and for considering a visit to Gwadar. It would be a great honor to host you and showcase the work of our GIS teams.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to the Esri Community Team for the recent software announcements and for their continued support for learners worldwide.

GREEN PROJECT BALOCHISTAN - A DREAM OF THE PUBLIC, NOW A REALITY

Access Our Data:

ArcGIS Web Map - For Esri Community:
https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=cef2dde6c0d940d685c9ff258cd9c657#overview
Professional GIS data and maps for the Esri Community to view and guide us.
Google My Maps - Public Contribution Portal:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1vRe_HVvlutbf8oyinZUHmw-nP8Ed4X8&ll=29.260746668156486%2C65.45132170000001&z=5
Open to the public. Anyone can contribute data including PLANTATION, groundwater, and project updates.

These resources have been made public and are being shared across all social media channels to ensure maximum community engagement and transparency.

Project Coverage: Quetta, Zhob, Loralai, Qila Saifullah, GwadarKey Focus Areas: Groundwater Monitoring, Watershed Management, Afforestation, PLANTATION

Your support is instrumental in helping us turn this public dream into a greener and more resilient Balochistan.

With highest regards,Barat KhanGreen Project BalochistanGIS Analyst | Pakistan

BaratKhan

@WilliamTarpai
Respected Sir,

Thank you for your encouraging words and for considering a visit to Gwadar. It would be a great honor to host you and showcase the work of our GIS teams.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to the Esri Community Team for the recent software announcements and for their continued support for learners worldwide.

GREEN PROJECT BALOCHISTAN - A DREAM OF THE PUBLIC, NOW A REALITY

Access Our Data:

ArcGIS Web Map - For Esri Community:
https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=cef2dde6c0d940d685c9ff258cd9c657#overview
Professional GIS data and maps for the Esri Community to view and guide us.
Google My Maps - Public Contribution Portal:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1vRe_HVvlutbf8oyinZUHmw-nP8Ed4X8&ll=29.260746668156486%2C65.45132170000001&z=5
Open to the public. Anyone can contribute data including PLANTATION, groundwater, and project updates.

These resources have been made public and are being shared across all social media channels to ensure maximum community engagement and transparency.

Project Coverage: Quetta, Zhob, Loralai, Qila Saifullah, GwadarKey Focus Areas: Groundwater Monitoring, Watershed Management, Afforestation, PLANTATION

Your support is instrumental in helping us turn this public dream into a greener and more resilient Balochistan.

With highest regards,Barat KhanGreen Project BalochistanGIS Analyst | Pakistan

WilliamTarpai

@EzraCheruiyot Amazing how many great projects around the globe are in need of boosts to move them forward faster. Your experience with water management and mapping came to mind as I recalled flying from Nairobi to Karachi in 1977. I wonder whether you might be able to respond to the questioned posed by Mr. Khan???

WilliamTarpai

@MichelleMathias Democratic institutions, the principles of international humanitarian laws and human rights are being tested. Students are collaborating on research using GIS software and tools. The most important thing is collaborating with local communities. Can we talk about how to help students find inroads for involvement in meaningful development research? I hope you are able to watch some of the Global Schools Symposium

Global Schools Symposium “From Learning to Action: Schools Advancing the SDGs

BaratKhan

@WilliamTarpai @EzraCheruiyot

Respected Sirs,

Thank you for your support and for connecting us with the global GIS community.

GPB is currently focusing on Groundwater Monitoring and Watershed Management in Balochistan through our "Learning and Earning" initiative. Our youth are being trained on ArcGIS to map plantation sites and water resources for a greener Balochistan.

@EzraCheruiyot Sir , we would be honored to receive your guidance on water management and mapping best practices for arid regions like Balochistan.

Your mentorship will be instrumental in helping us scale GPB across Quetta, Zhob, Loralai, Qila Saifullah, and Gwadar.

With highest regards,
Barat Khan
Green Project Balochistan | GIS Analyst | Pakistan

BaratKhan

@WilliamTarpai Absolutely agree Sir 🙌

In Balochistan we are applying the same approach through Green Project Balochistan. Our GIS students are working directly with local communities on plantation and water management.

This "Learning and Earning" model is helping turn GIS skills into real action for SDGs.

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