Water Management in Tansen is Exemplary: Minister Yadav

Tansen (Palpa) — Minister for Drinking Water, Sanitation and Sewerage Management, Pradeep Yadav, has described the water management system seen in Tansen, Palpa, as an exemplary model. Speaking at the 10th General Assembly of the Tansen Drinking Water Consumers’ Committee, Minister Yadav praised the successful water management in the area despite geographical challenges and limited resources, attributing the success to the participation, commitment, and transparency of local governments, consumer committees, and citizens.

Emphasizing the slogan “Water is the basis of life; clean water is everyone’s right,” Minister Yadav expressed his satisfaction that the Tansen–Kaligandaki Large-scale Pumping Water Supply Project has brought clean, safe, and sufficient water directly to people’s homes, thus translating the government’s commitment into reality. He further informed that the budget has already been allocated for projects to be implemented in the Tansen region in the fiscal year 2082/83, and he expressed confidence that this would help deliver quality services to the citizens.

Minister Yadav also shared that more than 310 local levels have already developed water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) plans. He stated that the Ministry of Drinking Water is working in collaboration with local governments to ensure effective service delivery.

He emphasized the importance of local participation in protecting water sources, expanding pipelines, and utilizing resources efficiently. He also called upon consumer committees to enhance coordination and cooperation for the sustainable management of drinking water systems.

Highlighting the historical, cultural, and natural significance of Tansen, the minister portrayed the city as both inspiring and exemplary. He highly appreciated the Tansen Drinking Water Consumers’ Committee for its contribution in ensuring clean water access to the public.

The minister announced that the government has reduced the consumer contribution in joint investment schemes from 30 percent to 15 percent and is preparing to eliminate it completely in the future, reaffirming the government's commitment to implementing consumer-friendly policies.

“Solving drinking water issues—from the Terai-Madhesh plains to the remote hills and Himalayan regions—remains the government’s top priority,” said Minister Yadav.

The general assembly was attended by representatives of political parties, office bearers of the consumer committee, employees, local residents, and representatives from concerned agencies.