500 ‘deep boring’ will be installed immediately in Madhesh: PM Oli

Jaleshwor, July 25: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli announced the immediate installation of 500 deep boring water system in Madhesh Province to address the province’s pressing water need.

PM Oli made the announcement today while speaking at the inauguration ceremony of a bridge over the Bighi River in ward no 8 of Matihani Municipality and a maternity hospital at ward no 6 in Mahottari district.

Earlier in the day, PM Oli conducted an aerial inspection of the drought-hit areas in Madhesh Province. The Province was declared a disaster-hit zone for a period of three months following a cabinet meeting on July 23.

The prolong lack of rainfall in the Province has resulted in a severe shortage of drinking water and inadequate irrigation facilities throughout the Province.

PM Oli, during his address, mentioned that much of the land appeared dry during his aerial inspection and pledged to hold discussions and coordinate efforts with the stakeholders for earliest resolution to the ongoing water shortage in the Province.

He also reaffirmed his commitment to ensure drinking water and irrigation facilities in all eight districts of the Province.

The PM noted that Saptari district, located at the eastern side of the Madhesh Province and situated near the Saptakoshi River, has experienced relatively fewer problems due to its proximity to the river.

Oli added that the government is actively working to address the water crisis in the remaining seven districts in the Province.

The Head of the Government, in the context of Madhes Province already been declared disaster-hit zone, vowed to introduce a special programme to support those directly affected by water scarcity including farmers.

Highlighting the importance of education, the prime Minister argued, “Where there is education, there is a development. Where there is no education, there is poverty and deprivation.”

He appealed with them to prioritize education as a foundation for poverty alleviation and the overall development of families, societies and country, urging the local residents to send their children to school without any discrimination.