Tackle Looming Water Crisis

Nepal is home to hundreds of snow-clad mountains, including some of the highest peaks in the world, and glacial lakes that are the key sources of freshwater. With its irreplaceable geographical position, the Himalayan nation has access to the third-largest freshwater reserve on earth through the Himalayas. Water is essential for life because it plays an important role in bodily functions such as regulating temperature, carrying nutrients, greasing joints and aiding digestion. But, the National Census-2021 shows that only about 27 per cent of the population now gets pure drinking water. Around 10.8 million people in the country still lack access to improved sanitation while nearly 3.5 million do not have access to basic water services.