JICA Shows Interest in Beljhundi Water Supply

August 12: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has expressed its interest to invest in improvement of drinking water supply at Beljhundi, Dang. According to Pradip Gautam, President of Beljhundi Water Supply Organisation, JICA is interested in investing for conserving water resources, intake construction, expansion of pipelines and meter management. He informed that discussion has been held with JICA regarding the improvement of the water supply system. He says, "The technical group of JICA has studied in the matter. JICA has shown interest to improve the water supply from sources to taps in a package."

As per Gautam, the institution is distributing water in ward number 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 for Bijauri VDC and ward number 1, 2, 3 and  7 of Manpur VDC. According to the Organisation, many problems have arisen due to old pipeline system. “Installation of new pipeline will cost around Rs 10 million," informs Gautam.