National Irrigation Projects Expand Irrigation Facilities
Summary
National irrigation projects have expanded facilities to new areas in Banke, Bardiya and Kailali, with several projects reporting fresh progress and new tender calls. The government aims to widen irrigated land and complete key works by the end of Poush.
Key Points
- Sikta Irrigation Project in Banke has extended surface irrigation to an additional 100 hectares, while Babai Irrigation Project in Bardiya has added 50 hectares.
- Sikta plans to call tenders worth Rs 2 billion 48 crore 30 lakh by the end of Poush and expand irrigation to 300 hectares.
- Rani Jamara Kulariya Irrigation Project in Tikapur has increased physical progress from 8 percent to 15 percent, with financial progress rising to 11.43 percent.
- Bheri Babai Diversion and Sun Koshi Marine Diversion projects also report ongoing progress and new irrigation targets.
