Biratnagar: The Nepal Water Supply Corporation (Nepal Khanepani Sansthan), Biratnagar, has officially taken ownership of the Jatuwa Water Supply and Sanitation Project, which possesses the capacity to deliver 1.7 million litres of water daily to local residents. The project, situated in Biratnagar-14, was handed over during a formal ceremony attended by Minister for Water Supply Pradeep Yadav.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Minister Yadav underscored the government’s priority to ensure reliable access to clean, safe, and adequate drinking water for citizens. He reiterated the government’s commitment to the “One House, One Tap” initiative and promised its effective implementation. Additionally, the Minister revealed plans to issue a tender in the forthcoming fiscal year to operate 40 unused overhead water tanks in the Terai districts of Koshi Province.
Ek Raj Karki, Minister for Water Supply, Irrigation, and Energy of Koshi Province, appealed to the federal government to complete pending water projects to alleviate water scarcity, which is a significant factor causing migration from the hills to the Terai. He stressed the need for urgent governmental intervention to address this issue.
Province Assembly member Gita Rani Mahato highlighted the necessity of addressing the increasing public demand for water access. Meanwhile, Dr. Dhundiraj Bhattarai, Chairperson of the Nepal Khanepani Sansthan Board of Directors, and General Manager Arjun Bahadur Dhakal expressed their dedication to providing safe drinking water to citizens at an affordable cost.