Kathmandu Valley Water Supply Management Board (KVWSMB or Board) is an autonomous government body formed under Water Supply Management Board Act, 2063. The reporting line ministry of the Board is Ministry of Physical Planning and Works. KVWSMB is the asset owner of all assets associated with water supply and sewerage system in Kathmandu Valley. It is responsible for developing and overseeing service policies, and providing license to service providers for the operation and management of water supply and sanitation service system in Kathmandu Valley and monitoring the same in order to ensure supply of sufficient potable water with an acceptable residual pressure head at an affordable price to its consumers.