The policy and programmes of Karnali Province was unveiled on Monday with utmost priority to drinking water and environment protection.
Among others, the policy and programme focuses on access to safe drinking water, development of tourism industry and construction of hydro power products.
The policy states that access to safe water is not only the basic need and pre-condition for the people but it is also a basic human right and constitutionally guaranteed rights.
The province chief Durga Keshar Khanal had presented the policy and programmes to the state assembly. The province has expressed commitment to provide electricity facility to all locals within the next five months, manage air ambulance among others.
The policy and program also states that a set of standard will be prepared for the environment-friendly physical infrastructures. The province plans to attract domestic and foreign investment for the hydropower projects in consultation with federal government.
