Improving Water Security in Water Stressed Bagmati River Basin in Nepal

Event: Asia Water Week 2013: Securing Water for All (Main Event)

Improving Water Security in Water Stressed Bagmati River Basin in Nepal

14 March 2013

Author / Speaker:

Rabindra Ray, Ministry of Urban Development, Nepal - Other materials by the author

Ram Kumar Shrestha, Ministry of Urban Development, Nepal - Other materials by the author

Facing a number of serious environmental and ecological challenges, the Bagmati River Basin is the most water stressed basin in Nepal. This paper addresses issues and interventions, including the institutional strengthening of High Powered Committee for Integrated Development of Bagmati Civilization, to improve water security in the river basin.

Geographical Focus:

Nepal

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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