PM Oli reaffirms government commitment for country's development

Sudurpaschim, July 29: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has reaffirmed the government's commitment to the country's development.     

PM Oli said this while inaugurating the irrigation system and power house completing the second phase of the national pride, Ranijamara Kulariya Irrigation Project, being constructed in the eastern area of Kailali, today.     

He said that the incumbent government of the two big parties having contributions to bring change in the country is working in a way to stabilize the country.     

"The government is committed to bring stability, development and good governance and to control corruption in the country. It will go till next election", PM Oli noted.     

With the construction of the Ranijamara Kulariya irrigation Project, the government's aspiration to expedite development efforts has been manifested, he said, expressing commitment to complete the third phase of the project.     

Noting that the irrigation system which had started from the traditional skills practiced for over 120 years has been expanded to a modern form, he said the success has been attributed to the local people's participation and government coordination. "It is a historical achievement for the development of rural agriculture sector", the PM explained.     

He went on saying, "The cabinet meeting on Monday had decided to obtain loan from the World Bank to advance the third phase of work".     

He added that 500 dip borings are to be installed to address the problem of dryness and drinking water surfaced in Madhes. "The government has drawn its attention towards promoting fishery and constructing water recharge ponds in Chure region for its preservation".     

He also shared that the government has paid attention to complete the construction of vital projects, including Sunkoshi Marin Diversion, Bheri Babai Irrigation Project and Tammor Diversion.     

Also speaking on the occasion, Minster for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Deepak Khadka said the power house constructed in irrigation project is lucrative in terms of earning income.     

Likewise, Chief Minister of Sudurpaschim Province, Kamal Bahadur Shah shared that the construction of the irrigation project has developed a foundation for the country's development.     

The project which started in the fiscal year 2067/68 BS has witnessed the completion of its first phase in the fiscal year 2074/75 BS while the second phase was completed in 2080/91 BS.     

According to the project, as of 16 July 2025, a budget of Rs 20 billion 585.6 million (69.55 percent) was spent with 75 percent of the physical progress as per the updated master plan.     

The irrigation project constructed in the joint investment of the World Bank and Nepal government has provided irrigation facilities to 14, 300 hectares of land in first and second phase.     

A total of 4.71 Megawatt power has been generated from the power house that was constructed in Janaki Rural Municipality-9, Kantase under the irrigation system.     

A main canal with a length of 14.65-km has been constructed towards Lamki section of the project. Additional 6,000 hectares of land will be irrigated if its section and sub-section canals are constructed. With the addition, the irrigated land of the project will reach 20,300 hectares.     

The irrigation project will be able to provide irrigation facility to a total of 38,300 hectares of land after the third phase is completed, Project Office chief Prem Ghimire informed.(RSS)