Nepal: New policy to promote rainwater harvesting technology

The Ministry of Physical Planning and Works is finalizing directives [that will make it mandatory to include] rainwater harvesting, storage and usage technology [when designing new houses or buildings]. [...] Joint Secretary at the ministry Suman Sharma told that the ministry is preparing directives to encourage people to promote rainwater harvesting technology [...] with an objective of solving drinking water problem in the country.

Source: Annapurna Post / NGO Forum, February 14, 2009