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Kathmandu,January29: On January 28, the completion ceremony for “The Project for the Rehabilitation of
Irrigation System in Eastern Tarai Area” granted by the Government of Japan was held
in Chandra Nahar Irrigation Area, Saptari District, Madhesh Province.
This project is to rehabilitate the main canal facilities of Chandra Nahar Irrigation
System, one of Nepal’s oldest irrigation systems, which was constructed in 1927. The
facilities severely deteriorated, and the flow was limited to about 80% of the design
capacity. Additionally, there were also risks of leakage and collapse, created challenges
for the stable supply of irrigation water. This project involves rehabilitation of 32 facilities
within the main canal and commenced based on the Exchange of Notes between the
Government of Japan and Government of Nepal in September 2022. The Government
of Japan provided a grant of 2.3 billion yen for the project.
On this occasion, Mr. Yasuharu SHINTO, Deputy Chief of Mission, the Embassy
of Japan in Nepal, commended all those involved in the project. He stated that the
rehabilitation of the facilities ensures an efficient water supply, significantly improving
agricultural productivity in the area. He also expressed hope that the improved irrigation
system will further enrich the lives of farmers and residents, as a foundation for
sustainable community development, and requested that everyone involved, including
the farmers, continue their dedicated efforts to properly maintain and preserve this
century-old irrigation system for future generations.
This year marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and
Nepal. Especially, agricultural support and irrigation technology cooperation represent
the longest-standing economic cooperation from Japan to Nepal. It is truly delightful that
the completion of this agricultural irrigation project coincides with this commemorative
year. The Embassy of Japan hopes that the assistance will contribute to the region’s
sustainable development and further strengthen the friendship between the people of
Japan and Nepal.

Completion of Chandra Nahar Irrigation System Rehabilitation
Project Supported by Japan
On January 28, the completion ceremony for “The Project for the Rehabilitation of
Irrigation System in Eastern Terai Area” granted by the Government of Japan was held
in Chandra Nahar Irrigation Area, Saptari District, Madhesh Province.
This project is to rehabilitate the main canal facilities of Chandra Nahar Irrigation
System, one of Nepal’s oldest irrigation systems, which was constructed in 1927. The
facilities severely deteriorated, and the flow was limited to about 80% of the design
capacity. Additionally, there were also risks of leakage and collapse, created challenges
for the stable supply of irrigation water. This project involves rehabilitation of 32 facilities
within the main canal and commenced based on the Exchange of Notes between the
Government of Japan and Government of Nepal in September 2022. The Government
of Japan provided a grant of 2.3 billion yen for the project.
On this occasion, Mr. Yasuharu SHINTO, Deputy Chief of Mission, the Embassy
of Japan in Nepal, commended all those involved in the project. He stated that the
rehabilitation of the facilities ensures an efficient water supply, significantly improving
agricultural productivity in the area. He also expressed hope that the improved irrigation
system will further enrich the lives of farmers and residents, as a foundation for
sustainable community development, and requested that everyone involved, including
the farmers, continue their dedicated efforts to properly maintain and preserve this
century-old irrigation system for future generations.
This year marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and
Nepal. Especially, agricultural support and irrigation technology cooperation represent
the longest-standing economic cooperation from Japan to Nepal. It is truly delightful that
the completion of this agricultural irrigation project coincides with this commemorative
year. The Embassy of Japan hopes that the assistance will contribute to the region’s
sustainable development and further strengthen the friendship between the people of
Japan and Nepal.