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Nepal Drafts New Water Resources Law for Federal Structure

The government of Nepal is advancing a new umbrella law, the Water Resources Bill 2083, to manage water resources under its federal system, replacing the older Water Resources Act, 2049. This legislation aims to clarify authority divisions between federal, provincial, and local governments and promote conservation, sustainable use, and disaster mitigation.

  • The Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation has completed revisions to the draft bill.
  • The proposed law seeks to establish a clearer legal basis for dividing water resource management authority among federal, provincial, and local levels.
  • Key objectives include ensuring conservation, multidimensional use, and proper development of water resources, prioritizing sustainability.
  • The legislation also aims to strengthen mechanisms for mitigating water-induced disasters, addressing risks like floods and landslides.
  • Provincial and local governments will be empowered to create their own legislation within their jurisdictions once the federal framework is enacted.

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