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GREEN PROJECT BALOCHISTAN

BaratKhan — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:41:31 GMT

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.

Re: GREEN PROJECT BALOCHISTAN

BaratKhan — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:46:06 GMT

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

Re: GREEN PROJECT BALOCHISTAN

WilliamTarpai — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:34:45 GMT

@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.

Re: GREEN PROJECT BALOCHISTAN

BaratKhan — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:53:04 GMT

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

Re: GREEN PROJECT BALOCHISTAN

WilliamTarpai — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:24:55 GMT

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.

Re: GREEN PROJECT BALOCHISTAN

BaratKhan — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:49:47 GMT

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:

Re: GREEN PROJECT BALOCHISTAN

WilliamTarpai — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:36:09 GMT

Dear Mr. Khan,

Several things to be pondering. Whether it is possible to collaborate with MAPMAKER software (a National Geographic-ESRI partnership for introducing young children to GIS, and if you are able to locate an ESRI office in Pakistan to find out whether it is possible to get 'school bundles' of ESRI software, support and training....

With reference to ArcGIS for Education - Lots of talented people doing incredible things. Ask your questions in posts in that community and see what comes back. If you can introduce educators from your country to educators from the ESRI world...

Re: GREEN PROJECT BALOCHISTAN

BaratKhan — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:28:11 GMT

Dear Mr. WilliamTarpai,

Thank you SO much for guiding us toward practical solutions 🙏

We are fully committed to Green Project Balochistan, and your suggestions give us a clear path:

1. MAPMAKER: We will explore the National Geographic-ESRI MapMaker partnership.
This is a great way to introduce GIS to young students in Balochistan schools for
environmental mapping and tree plantation projects.

2. ESRI Office Pakistan: We will try to locate the ESRI office in Pakistan to inquire
about 'school bundles' for software, support and training. This will help us train
teachers and students for Green Balochistan initiatives.

3. ArcGIS for Education: We will join the community and connect educators from
Balochistan with ESRI educators worldwide to share our groundwater and coastal
restoration work.

Your support is helping us use GIS technology to make Balochistan greener 💚🌳
We are truly grateful!

With respect,
BaratKhan
Green Project Balochistan

Re: GREEN PROJECT BALOCHISTAN

WilliamTarpai — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:15:27 GMT

@BaratKhan We have never met, but I hope we can in the future. I was planning a trip to Oman, so taking a ship or plane to Gwadar could possibly be in my cards. It would be great to meet some of your future leaders, teachers and students who are able to make maps and analyze data....

Re: GREEN PROJECT BALOCHISTAN

BaratKhan — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 03:21:02 GMT

@WilliamTarpai

Dear Sir,

It would be our greatest honor to welcome you to Gwadar, Balochistan! 🙏

Green Project Balochistan is ready to organize:
- A GIS workshop with our students and teachers
- Field visit to our plantation and watershed sites
- Meeting with young GIS leaders who are mapping groundwater and green cover

We are currently working in 5 districts: Quetta, Zhob, Loralai, Qilla Saifullah, Gwadar.

Please let us know your possible dates for Oman/Gwadar trip.
We will make all arrangements for you.

We also look forward to your guidance on:
1. MAPMAKER for schools
2. ArcGIS for Education resources
3. Connecting with ESRI Pakistan office

With respect and

Re: GREEN PROJECT BALOCHISTAN

BaratKhan — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:34:30 GMT

@WilliamTarpai

Sir Assalamualaikum

Thank you Sir for your guidance 🙏

Sir I tried contacting ESRI Pakistan at pakistan@esri.com but it did not work.
Could you please kindly advise how we can connect with ESRI Pakistan office?

We are a small community group working in Balochistan including Quetta, Zhob, Loralai, Qilla Saifullah, and Gwadar.
We are learning GIS and want to start with plantation and water mapping with students.

Sir we would be very grateful for any guidance on:
1. ArcGIS for Education access for students
2. How to connect with ESRI Pakistan

We will be very happy to learn from you Sir.

With respect,
Barat Khan
Green Project Balochistan

Re: GREEN PROJECT BALOCHISTAN

JesseCloutier — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:05:29 GMT

@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!