India and Nepal Sign MoU to Strengthen Cooperation in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Sector

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today by the governments of India and Nepal to strengthen collaboration in the field of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), which includes waste management.

The signing ceremony took place at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi, in the presence of Shri C R Patil, Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Government of India, and Shri Pradeep Yadav, Hon’ble Minister of Water Supply, Government of Nepal.

The agreement aims to promote collaboration between the two nations and strengthen intergovernmental cooperation in the WASH sector, ensuring better access to clean drinking water and sanitation for their populations.

The comprehensive MoU outlines a collaborative framework encompassing several key areas:-

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Capacity Building: Training programs for Nepali personnel in water resource management and related fields.

Technology & Knowledge Transfer: Sharing of technological expertise and best practices between India and Nepal in the WASH sector.

Groundwater Management: Joint efforts in monitoring, assessment, and management of groundwater resources, including quality improvement, artificial recharge, and rainwater harvesting.

This MoU marks a new chapter in the India-Nepal partnership, ensuring that both countries work together for the well-being of their people and for a sustainable future.

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