Key issues on water and sanitation in Nepal • Polluted drinking water is responsible for a large number if morbidities and mortalities because of water borne disease. • According to WHO, waterborne diseases cause about 1.8 million human deaths annually. • Nepal is rich in fresh water resources but poor in context of drinking water quality and sanitation conditions. • Out of total population only few percentage of people are getting pure drinking water. • To achieve the goal set by sustainable development goals (SDGs) • Goal 6: • Target 1: By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all. • Target 2: By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation playing special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations