Call for private investment in drinking water and sanitation sector

Kathmandu - Experts have called for attracting private investment for expanding the service of pure drinking water which is so far accessible to merely 20 percent citizens. The Nepal Constitution Clause 35 has specified that every citizen has the fundamental right to access pure drinking water and sanitation service. However, the work progress is sluggish towards expanding the reach of the service as five years have already elapsed since the constitution was promulgated.

In this connection Regional Representative of Banker and Global Alliance of Banking on Value Asia Pacific Upendra Poudel said there is a dire need of alluring private investment by exploring alternative measures so as to provide pure drinking water to the remaining 80 percent population. Banking investment would come if the government put the drinking water and sanitation in the priority area, he said.