Pokhara Mayor Submits Comprehensive Phewa Lake Encroachment Report to Prime Minister
Summary
Pokhara Mayor Dhanraj Acharya has submitted a detailed report on Phewa Lake encroachment and conservation efforts to Prime Minister Balendra Shah, focusing on maintaining the 65-meter buffer zone as part of the government's reforms.
Key Points
- Pokhara Mayor Dhanraj Acharya submitted a comprehensive report on Phewa Lake encroachment to Prime Minister Balendra Shah.
- The report includes details on conservation efforts to maintain the mandated 65-meter buffer zone around the lake.
- The 65-meter standard enforcement is included in the government's 100-point reform plan and involves all three tiers of government.
- Approximately 40 billion rupees are estimated needed for compensation to clear encroachments within the buffer zone, but exact amounts are pending.
