Ministry Invites Bids for 92 Water Supply Projects
Summary
The Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport has invited bids for 92 drinking water projects worth Rs 17.15 billion, aimed at serving 1.372 million people across various districts within 30 months. The government is also preparing procurement for water supply projects worth up to Rs 44 billion this year as it targets safe drinking water for every household by 2087 BS.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport has invited tenders for 92 drinking water projects in the first three months of the current fiscal year.
- The projects, under the Department of Water Supply and Sewerage Management, are valued at Rs 17.15 billion and are intended to benefit 1.372 million citizens.
- Minister Sunil Lamsal said no drinking water tenders were awarded last fiscal year because of a lack of source agreement.
- The government plans to move ahead with procurement for drinking water projects worth up to Rs 44 billion this year and aims to provide safe drinking water to every household by 2087 BS.
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