Bhaktapur — Nepal’s Water Supply Minister Pradeep Yadav has urged government agencies to act with urgency in the implementation of drinking water projects, stressing that timely use of the budget, proper revenue management, and stronger coordination are essential to overcome long-standing challenges in the sector.
Addressing the annual review meeting of fiscal year 2081/82 and a ministry-level development and problem-solving committee gathering in Nagarkot, Yadav said delays and inefficiency continue to block progress.
“Water supply still faces serious challenges. This is not the time for delay or complacency. Every institution must work with transparency and responsibility so that projects deliver results for the people,” he remarked.
The minister noted that several overhead tank projects built in the Tarai–Madhesh remain unused due to a lack of distribution networks. He instructed authorities to take immediate technical and strategic steps to bring these projects into full operation.
Yadav also warned that climate change is accelerating the drying of water sources in the Tarai, hills, and Himalayan regions. He called for urgent programs focused on source conservation and recharge to secure long-term water availability.
Reiterating that access to safe drinking water is a constitutional right, Yadav emphasized that budgets must be mobilized on time and results should be the measure of success—not paperwork.
