Gandaki Province Government Pledges to Clear Encroachments on Phewa Lake Within Three Months

Key Points

• The Gandaki Province government has committed to removing encroachments on Phewa Lake within three months as part of governance reforms.
• The Lake's boundaries have been clearly demarcated, with over 1,000 digital pillars installed along the lake shore.
• Pokhara Metropolitan City Mayor Dhanraj Acharya emphasizes the need for compensation funds to complete the removal process.
• Multiple committees have studied Phewa Lake's boundaries and encroachments, recommending cancellation of private land ownership to restore government ownership.