Work on the long-delayed Dudhuwa Canal under the Sikta Irrigation Project has resumed, aiming to provide year-round irrigation for nearly 16,000 hectares of farmland. The first package includes structures and 24 km of canal for 7,271 hectares in Janaki and Khajura, while the second package—being built by Ramechhap Sherpa Construction—covers an 18 km stretch toward Hirminiya, serving 8,783 hectares. The project, with an investment exceeding Rs 1.12 billion, is expected to significantly boost the production of paddy, wheat, maize, and vegetables. Farmers have welcomed the progress and urged the government to ensure strict oversight to prevent delays and structural failures seen in the past.
