New Water Resources Bill redraws federal powers, tightens river and dam oversight

Draft law replaces the 1992 Act, divides powers among three tiers of government and strengthens environmental and dam safeguards.

A proposed Water Resources Bill seeks to overhaul Nepal's legal framework governing water resources by aligning it with the country's federal governance structure. It defines the powers of the federal, provincial and local governments while introducing stricter provisions on water use, environmental protection and dam safety.