Government Expands Irrigation Facilities Across Nepal
Summary
The Nepalese government has expanded irrigation facilities to 1,590,388 hectares, including year-round irrigation on 532,655 hectares, supported by underground, lift, and reservoir irrigation projects, along with river embankment constructions to control river erosion and landslides.
Key Points
- Irrigation facilities in Nepal have expanded to 1,590,388 hectares under federal projects by the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation.
- Year-round irrigation is now available on 532,655 hectares with significant contributions from underground irrigation.
- 5.59 billion rupees have been allocated for river control programs, constructing nearly 1,495 km of embankments to manage river erosion and land risks.
- Landslide management and irrigation expansion continue with projects including 3,164 lift irrigation developments and maintenance of existing irrigation systems.
