Nepal, Nov. 6 -- The progress of the Bheri-Babai Diversion multipurpose project has been found to be disappointing. Delays in construction have made the project's objectives uncertain.

While the project shows annual progress on the surface, stakeholders are not sure when citizens will actually benefit from its services such as irrigation and electricity.

Although the project has gained attention for tunnel construction, it has diverted focus from the main objective of channeling water from the Bheri River to the Babai. According to Dinesh Paudel, information officer of the Babai Irrigation Project, distributing Bheri River water via the Babai irrigation canal system can ensure that farmers receive adequate water at the right time.

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