Department of Water Resources and Irrigation has published Nepal Irrigation Management Information System (NIMIS), a platform to integrate all the information related to irrigation systems in Nepal. This is an effort of the department to streamline irrigation planning, management and monitoring throughout the nation. The system’s mission is to consolidate and integrate comprehensive irrigation data, facilitating efficient resource allocation and sustainable irrigation practices throughout Nepal. While NIMIS marks a momentous step forward, it is important to acknowledge certain limitations at his early stage of implementation. The initial dataset is primarily based on the Irrigation Master Plan (IMP), which is still undergoing approval. Consequently, the system may not yet reflect the entire Nepal’s irrigation infrastructures. However, we believe that this is the initial step and an appropriate platform to continuously add data until NIMIS will evolve to encompass all relevant information.

DWRI is planning to coordinate with the provincial and local government to continuously improve the irrigation information under their jurisdiction and soon handover the admin authority to the respective province for further improvement and addition of data. Similarly, DWRI is continuously putting its effort to integrate all the information at the system level. This initiative is a collaborative effort and it is vital for the support and involvement of all stakeholders. We call upon Government agencies, local authorities, farmers, researchers and development partners to join hands in this endeavor to enhance the sustainability and efficiency of irrigation systems in Nepal. We appreciate the enthusiasm and commitment of all actors involved and look forward to your continued support as we expand and refine the system.

For more information about NIMIS, please visit our website at www.dwri.gov.np or contact us at dwri.management@gmail.com, phone number +977-1-5437310.