99 Irrigation Projects Underway in Baglung Under Gandaki Province Government

Summary

In Baglung, 99 irrigation projects are underway under the Gandaki Province government, aiming to improve irrigation access for local farmers with over Rs 150 million budget.

Key Points
  • 99 irrigation projects are being operated in Baglung under the Gandaki Province government in the current fiscal year.
  • These projects are implemented by the Water Resources and Irrigation Development Division Office, Baglung with a budget of over Rs 150 million.
  • Out of 178,400 hectares of land in Baglung district, only about 20 percent has access to irrigation facilities so far.
  • Most projects have entered the implementation phase, aiming to increase farming productivity despite the district's challenging terrain.
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