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Water and Energy Commission

Nepal Proposes Sweeping Water Resources Law with 15% Minimum River Flow, Stricter Dam Safety Rules and Up to 10 Years in Prison

Nepal's proposed Water Resources Act, 2083, seeks to overhaul water governance through mandatory environmental river flows, groundwater protection, improved dam safety, federal-provincial-local responsibilities and penalties ...

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