Water Resources Minister Uma Bharti has called for strengthening river water co-operation with Nepal. She stated this while meeting with Nepalese Irrigation Minister Deepak Giri in New Delhi today.<br/><br/>Ms Bharti suggested setting up of Joint Development Authority for Kosi river on the lines of Pancheshwar Development Authority. She said, river has an important role in strengthening ties with Nepal.<br/><br/>Referring to Pancheshwar, Ms Bharti said, India will extend all help to Nepal for developing its water bodies as an important tourist attraction. The Minister said, this will provide good employment and business opportunity to Nepalese citizens. The Nepalese Minister promised full co-operation from Nepalese side for Indo-Nepal river co-operation.

Water Resources Minister Uma Bharti has called for strengthening river water co-operation with Nepal. She stated this while meeting with Nepalese Irrigation Minister Deepak Giri in New Delhi today.<br/><br/>Mrs Bharti suggested setting up of Joint Development Authority for Kosi river on the lines of Pancheshwar Development Authority. She said, river has an important role in strengthening ties with Nepal.<br/><br/>Referring to Pancheshwar, Mrs Bharti said, India will extend all help to Nepal for developing its water bodies as an important tourist attraction. The Minister said, this will provide good employment and business opportunity to Nepalese citizens. The Nepalese Minister promised full co-operation from Nepalese side for Indo-Nepal river co-operation.