Minister reiterates commitments to increasing citizens' access to safe water

Morang, June 11: The Nepal Water Supply Corporation (Nepal Khanepani Sansthan), Biratnagar, has officially taken ownership of the Jatuwa Water Supply and Sanitation Project, which has the capacity to supply 1.7 million litres of water daily to local residents.     

Located in Biratnagar-14, the project was handed over during a formal ceremony held today in the presence of Minister for Water Supply Pradeep Yadav.     

Speaking on the occasion, Minister Yadav said that ensuring citizens have reliable access to clean, safe, and adequate drinking water is a top priority of the government.     

He reaffirmed the government's commitment to the "One House, One Tap" initiative, promising its effective implementation. The Minister also announced that a tender will be issued in the upcoming fiscal year to operate 40 overhead water tanks that remain unused in the Terai districts of Koshi Province.     

Ek Raj Karki, Minister for Water Supply, Irrigation, and Energy of Koshi Province, urged the federal government to complete unfinished water projects and bring them into operation. Highlighting water scarcity as a major factor driving migration from the hills to the Terai, he called for urgent governmental intervention to address the issue.     

Province Assembly member Gita Rani Mahato emphasized the need to respond to the growing public demand for access to water.     

Chairperson of the Nepal Khanepani Sansthan Board of Directors, Dr. Dhundiraj Bhattarai, and General Manager Arjun Bahadur Dhakal expressed their commitment to providing safe drinking water to citizens at an affordable cost.(RSS)