NSO launches WASH situation report covering all 753 local units
Summary
The National Statistics Office has released the WASH Situation Report 2026, assessing water supply, sanitation and hygiene conditions across all 753 local government units in Nepal. The report highlights wide disparities in access and calls for targeted investment in weaker areas.
Key Points
- The National Statistics Office released the WASH Situation Report 2026 covering all 753 local government units in Nepal.
- Chief Statistician Laxmi Basnet said the findings will help set priorities for water supply and sanitation development projects.
- The report highlights gaps and inequalities in drinking water and sanitation services across provinces and ecological regions.
- It recommends that ministries and government agencies focus on weaker local units and ensure water services are safe and sustainable.
