Signature ceremony Shri C.R. In the presence of Patil and Honorable Water Supply Minister of the Government of Nepal, Shri Pradeep Yadav
The Government of India and the Government of Nepal today signed an MoU (MoU) to increase cooperation in water, sanitation and healing (wash) sector including waste management. Signature ceremony Shri C.R. In the presence of Patil and Honorable Water Supply Minister of the Government of Nepal, Shri Pradeep Yadav.
The agreement aims to promote cooperation between the two countries and strengthen inter-governmental cooperation in the wash sector, ensuring better access to clean drinking water and hygiene for their population. A cooperative framework has been outlined by incorporating several major areas in the comprehensive MoU:-
Capacity Building: Water Resources Management and Training Program for Nepalese personnel in respective fields.
Technology and Knowledge Transfer: To share technical expertise and best practices between India and Nepal.
Ground water management: Joint effort in monitoring, evaluation and management of groundwater resources including quality improvement, artificial recharge and rainwater harvesting.
During the program, Union Water Minister Shri CR Patil highlighted India’s important achievements under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in providing clean drinking water and sanitation facilities to all citizens. Mr. Patil stressed that the MoU reflects the shared commitment of India and Nepal towards public health, stability and regional cooperation.
Honorable Water Supply Minister, Government of Nepal Shri Pradeep Yadav appreciated India’s success in implementing clean drinking water and sanitation initiatives on a large scale. He said that Nepal is eager to learn from India’s experience in these areas and Nepali officials will visit major sites in India to achieve insight and best practices. He further proposed that regular meetings should be held to ensure stable progress and mutual exchange of knowledge.
The ceremony was attended by senior officials of the two countries, including Majesty Shri Naveen Srivastava, India’s Ambassador to Nepal and Nepal’s Ambassador to India, Dr. Shankar Prasad Sharma, Secretary Ms. Debashree Mukherjee and Mr. Ashok Kumar Meena and other prestigious representatives.
This MoU adds a new chapter to the Indo-Nepal partnership, which ensures that the two countries work together for the good of their people and for a permanent future.
