Govt. to seek permanent solution to irrigation problem in Terai: PM Oli

Kathmandu, Aug 10: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said the government was determined to seek a permanent solution to the problem of irrigation in the Terai.     

Taking to a social networking site, PM Oli expressed happiness over completion of 76.54 per cent paddy plantation in eight districts of Madhesh Province. He mentioned that the government is determined to find a permanent solution to irrigation by ending the dependency on rainwater in Terai from coming year.     

"I made an aerial inspection of the drought-hit zone in Terai a few days ago. The government took a special decision of relief and support in the Terai-Madhesh area, declaring the Terai-Madhesh as a drought-hit zone", the Prime Minister opined.     

PM Oli writes, "Activities for the installation of 500 deep-boring had been started for the time being. The construction of the Sunkoshi-Marin diversion has been forwarded for a long-term solution. The rainfall also took place in Terai-Madhesh last week, which has helped the paddy plantation. A total of 76.54 per cent of paddy plantations have been completed in the eight districts of Madhesh Province. I hope that paddy will be planted on the remaining areas within a few days." (RSS)