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 in the coming year.
"I made an aerial inspection of the drought-hit zone in Terai a few days ago. The government took special decision of relief and support in Tarai area, declaring Terai-Madhesh as drought-hit zone", the Prime Minister opined.
Damage to irrigation amounts to Rs 2.42 billion
PM Oli wrote, "Activities for the installation of 500 deep-boring had been started for the time being. The construction of Sunkoshi-Marin diversion has been expedited for a long-term solution. The rainfall also took place in Terai-Madhesh last week which has helped the paddy plantation. Total 76.54 per cent paddy plantation has been completed in eight districts of Madhesh Province. I hope that paddy will be planted in the remaining areas within a few days."
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