Irrigation Projects in Parbat Face Uncertainty as Deadlines Approach
Summary
Irrigation projects in Parbat risk delays as consumer committees fail to agree on contracts, threatening the utilization of allocated budget and agricultural productivity.
Key Points
- Ten critical irrigation projects in Parbat remain uncontracted with only three months left in the fiscal year.
- Farmers' disinterest due to legal registration requirements and cost-sharing is hindering project implementation.
- Out of 78 projects, 24 are completed and 44 are under implementation, while 10 face uncertainty.
- Nepal Farmers Federation demands better project information and procedural reforms to support farmers.
