Nepal Irrigation Management Information System (NIMIS)

Province Nos GCA (ha)
Koshi Pradesh896125,963
Madhesh Pradesh399155,072
Bagmati Pradesh1,940140,574
Gandaki Pradesh70453,839
Lumbini Pradesh826128,436
Karnali Pradesh61539,945
Sudurpashchim Pradesh66556,831
Total6,045700,660

Farmer Managed Irrigation Systems (FMIS)

Nepal is renowned for its tradition of Farmer Managed Irrigation Systems (FMIS), which involve collective engagement of farmers in irrigated agricultural development. These systems, ranging from highlands to mid-hills and the Terai region, provide irrigation services to approximately 70 percent of the country's total irrigated area.

FMIS in Nepal are location-specific and reflect indigenous management practices, tailored to meet local organizational needs. These systems represent grassroots democratic institutions where communities take responsibility for natural resource management and allocation. FMIS play a crucial role in the sustainable management and development of Nepal's natural resources, with water being the most precious among them.

Summary

No of Irrigation System

6,045

Gross Command Area

700,660 (ha)


Net Command Area

566,838 (ha)