Land disputes stall final phase of Rs51 billion Rani Jamara Kulariya irrigation project
Summary
The final phase of the Rs51 billion Rani Jamara Kulariya Irrigation Project in Kailali has stalled due to land acquisition disputes and funding issues, delaying benefits to thousands of farmers.
Key Points
- The final phase of the Rani Jamara Kulariya Irrigation Project is stalled due to land disputes and lack of assured funding.
- Local residents in Ghodaghodi Municipality-2 oppose the canal alignment change affecting productive farmland.
- The project originally planned for completion by 2017-18 and irrigation of 14,300 hectares has expanded to 38,000 hectares with an estimated cost rising to Rs51 billion.
- Despite delays, the first and second phases have provided reliable irrigation to 14,300 hectares and completed a 4.71 MW hydropower plant.
