Nepal’s water resources development prospects are not limited to its own development, but can also greatly contribute to the promotion of regional economic development. The potential of Nepal’s water resources unfolds great possibilities for bilateral and regional cooperation, particularly through the harnessing of the cascading Himalayan waters for increased regulated flow for irrigation purpose in the lean season, flood mitigation in the wet season, generation of hydropower and facilitation of navigation. There are numerous locations where these resources could be tapped for Nepal’s own benefit as well as that of the cobasin partner states. However, on account of the complex and not yet fully comprehended nature of its physical setting, climate and hydrological characteristics, large interventions will have to be made with caution and diligence in terms of the technological, social, political, environmental, institutional and financial factors.
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Bhattarai, D. (2009). Multi-purpose Projects. In: Dhungel, D.N., Pun, S.B. (eds) The Nepal–India Water Relationship: Challenges. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-8403-4_3
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