Irrigation infrastructure has gradually expanded throughout Bajura district, bringing modern water access to a larger portion of local farmland. Officials report that irrigation coverage has risen by three percent over the past year, bringing the total irrigated area to 23 percent of all agricultural land across the region. Prior to this recent increase, agricultural activities were conducted on roughly 80 percent of the district's arable terrain. The ongoing development of irrigation networks is aimed at improving overall farm output and helping local cultivators maintain regular production schedules regardless of seasonal rainfall variations across the region. Reports indicate that the continuous expansion of water supply systems remains vital for farming communities. Expanding coverage to nearly a quarter of all agricultural fields marks an ongoing effort by authorities to improve local infrastructure and support overall agricultural productivity throughout the district.
Irrigation Coverage Rises to 23 Percent Across Bajura District
Arable land under irrigation facilities expanded by three percent over the past year.
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In short
- Irrigation access in Bajura district has expanded to cover 23 percent of total farmland.
- Facilities increased by three percent during the current year, expanding regional coverage.
- Around 80 percent of the district's cultivable land was actively farmed until last year.
From public sources and the WeNepal research team
https://wenepal.com/article/irrigation-coverage-rises-to-23-percent-across-bajura-district-20261104


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