Minister Shrestha stresses irrigation facility for agricultural expansion
Summary
Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha says mega irrigation projects are essential to expand agricultural production and keep youths in the country. He also stressed an integrated approach linking irrigation with farmer empowerment, energy production and local water rights.
Key Points
- Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha said mega irrigation projects are essential to boost agricultural production.
- He said expanding agriculture could help retain youths in the country and called for irrigation to be developed alongside farmer empowerment programmes.
- During an inspection of the Sunsari-Morang Irrigation Project, he heard complaints from local people affected by the project.
- Shrestha said the project contributes more than Rs 14 billion annually in agricultural production and should be made friendlier to water consumers.
