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Detailed explanation-1: -Shahtoot dam is the second major dam being built by India in Afghanistan, after the Friendship Dam or Salma dam, inaugurated by Modi and Ghani in June 2016.

Detailed explanation-2: -Signing of MOU In Feb 2021, a memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed between India and Afghanistan to build the Shahtoot Dam, also known as Lalander Dam. It was decided that the dam will be built on Maidan River, which is the tributary of the Kabul river.

Detailed explanation-3: -India, Afghanistan sign MoU for construction of Lalandar [Shatoot] Dam.

Detailed explanation-4: -Salma Dam is a landmark infrastructure project undertaken by Government of India on River Harirud at Chist-e-Sharif, in Herat province, Afghanistan.