Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that the government was determined to seek a permanent solution to the problem of irrigation in the Tarai.

Taking to social media, PM Oli expressed happiness over completion of 76.54 percent paddy plantation in eight districts of Madhes Province. He mentioned that the government is determined to find a permanent solution to irrigation by ending the dependency on rainwater in Tarai in the coming year.  

"I made an aerial inspection of the drought-hit zone in Tarai a few days ago. The government took special decision of relief and support in Tarai area, declaring Tarai-Madhes as drought-hit zone", the Prime Minister opined. 

PM Oli writes, "Activities for the installation of 500 deep-boring had been started for the time being. The construction of Sunkoshi-Marin diversion has been forwarded for a long-term solution. The rainfall also took place in Tarai-Madhes last week which has helped the paddy plantation. Total 76.54 percent paddy plantation has been completed in eight districts of Madhes Province. I hope that paddy will be planted in the remaining areas within a few days."