Govt prepares new umbrella law for water resources management under federal structure
▸ Part of: Nepal Drafts New Water Resources Law for Federal Structure
The government is accelerating preparations for a new umbrella law, the Water Resources Bill 2083, to restructure water resources management within Nepal's federal system. The bill aims to replace the Water Resources Act, 2049, establishing a clearer division of authority among federal, provincial, and local governments. It focuses on conservation, sustainable use, and disaster mitigation, while also strengthening the Water and Energy Commission Secretariat. The legislation seeks to address jurisdictional ambiguities that have hindered project approvals and created institutional confusion.
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