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

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Nepal's draft Water Resources Bill proposes a redistribution of federal powers among three government tiers and introduces stronger environmental and dam safety regulations. This new legislation replaces the 1992 Act and aims to improve oversight of rivers and dams.

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