The Government of India and the Government of Nepal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector, including waste management. The objective of this agreement is to promote cooperation between the two countries and to strengthen inter-governmental cooperation in the WASH sector.
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India and Nepal Sign MoU to enhance Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Sector
India and Nepal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector, including waste management.
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The MoU signing ceremony took place at New Delhi, in the presence of C R Patil, Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Government of India, and Pradeep Yadav, Minister of Water Supply, Government of Nepal.
Aims
India and Nepal agreement aims to promote collaboration between the two nations and strengthen intergovernmental cooperation in the WASH sector, ensuring better access to clean drinking water and sanitation for their populations.
India-Nepal MoU: Outlines
The comprehensive MoU between India and Nepal outlines a cooperative framework covering several key areas, which are as follows.
Capacity Building: Training programs for Nepali personnel in water resource management and related fields.
Technology & Knowledge Transfer: Sharing of technological expertise and best practices between India and Nepal in WASH sector.
Groundwater Management: Joint efforts in monitoring, assessment, and management of groundwater resources, including quality improvement, artificial recharge, and rainwater harvesting.
Static Current Affairs related to Nepal for upcoming exams
- Capital city: Kathmandu
- Largest city: Kathmandu
- Official languages: Nepali
- President: Ram Chandra Poudel
- Vice President: Ram Sahaya Yadav
- Prime Minister: K. P. Sharma Oli
- Total Population 2024 estimate: 31,122,387 (49th)
- Currency: Nepalese rupee (Rs, रू) (NPR)
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