KATHMANDU, May 26: The Government of Nepal has appointed Dr Dhundiraj Bhattarai as the chairperson of the Nepal Water Supply Corporation.
The Ministry of Water Supply made the appointment for a three-year term through a ministerial-level decision, in accordance with Clause 11.1 and Sub-Clause 8.1.1 of Clause 8 of the Nepal Water Supply Corporation Act, 2046 (with amendments), said Secretary Engineer Pramila Devi Shakya Bajracharya.
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Dr Bhattarai is a permanent resident of Bhumikasthan Municipality-9 of Arghakhanchi district.