Minister asks officials to work in integrated manner for flood control, irrigation supplies
Summary
Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha inspected the Sunsarikhola embankment site in Sunsari and called for integrated work on flood control, river management and irrigation supply. He also directed officials to quickly identify projects to expand irrigation and reduce flood risks.
Key Points
- Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha inspected the under-construction Sunsarikhola embankment site in Bhokraha Narsingh Rural Municipality-4, Sunsari.
- He instructed concerned bodies to adopt an integrated approach for flood control, river management and irrigation supply.
- Shrestha directed the Department of Water Resources and Irrigation to identify and implement irrigation projects to reduce flood-induced disaster risks.
- He also reviewed power supply, transmission lines and energy infrastructure in eastern Nepal and promised policy reforms.
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