Pokhara Metropolis Begins Demolition of Structures in Phirke River Encroachments
Summary
Pokhara Metropolitan City has commenced bulldozing structures illegally built on the Phirke Riverbanks following a 35-day notice, aiming to conserve and beautify the river area with plans for green footpaths and a tourist corridor.
Key Points
- Pokhara Metropolitan City started demolishing structures encroaching on the Phirke Riverbank after a 35-day deadline expired.
- A technical committee conducted a detailed survey, marking river boundaries and identifying 160 illegal structures on the river land.
- Structures include residential, institutional, and government buildings such as the APF training center and Pokhara Engineering College encroaching on the riverbank.
- Legal hurdles were cleared by the High Court, enabling the metropolis to proceed with the encroachment removal campaign and future river conservation plans.
