Free drinking water scheme to benefit 145,000 residents in Hetauda

BAGMATI: Hetauda Sub-Metropolitan City in Makawanpur district has decided to provide free drinking water up to 10,000 litres per month to around 21,750 taps in the sub-metropolis. The fees to be paid by the consumers of water will be exempted, the Sub-metropolis recently took the decision to this effect. Deputy Mayor Rajesh Baniya shared that 145,000 locals installing taps under the Drinking Water Management Board will be beneficiaries of this scheme. The Sub-Metropolis management will pay Rs 23.97 million to the Board for providing the drinking water. Currently, the Board has been serving 145,000 locals in 14 local levels with a total of 18.3 million litres of water through 21,750 taps on a daily basis. READ ALSO: 

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