Establishment of an Institutional Framework to Inagurate Upper Hydro Catchment Areas Management Authority
Policy approval of the Cabinet of Ministers was granted at their meeting held on 08.06.2026 to establish the Upper Hydro Catchment Areas Management Authority for identification and execution of a formal and long – lasting remedy to secure the central hills including the upper hydro catchment areas enabling them to sustain amidst extreme weather conditions […]
On June 8, 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers approved a policy to establish the Upper Hydro Catchment Areas Management Authority. This decision was made to develop a formal and lasting solution to safeguard the central hills, including the upper hydro catchment areas, from extreme weather events caused by both natural disasters and human activities. The authority aims to ensure the sustainable development of the country.
An expert technical committee, appointed by the Secretary to the President, has prepared a concept paper detailing the institutional structure, activities, powers, and administrative and coordination mechanisms for the proposed authority. Following the concept paper, the Cabinet of Ministers granted approval to the resolution presented by the President.
This approval allows the Legal Draftsman to prepare a draft bill containing the necessary legal provisions for the establishment of the Upper Hydro Catchment Areas Management Authority.
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