Pokhara Metropolis Succeeds in Removing Encroachments on Phirke River
Summary
Pokhara Metropolitan City has successfully removed encroachments along the Phirke River and plans to develop the Phirke Corridor into a green, modern urban space enhancing tourism and citizen lifestyle.
Key Points
- Pokhara Metropolitan City has removed encroachments on the Phirke River after years of effort with federal government support.
- The Phirke River has numerous private, personal, and institutional encroachments that were cleared to begin redevelopment.
- The city plans to launch the Phirke Corridor project to create a green, clean, modern river corridor with amenities like walkways, cycle lanes, and cafes.
- Mayor Dhanraj Acharya envisions the corridor as a new urban identity blending nature, environment, tourism, and citizen lifestyle.
