Economic transformation thru tourism: MC Chair Prachanda

Myagdi, June 11: Chairman of CPN (Maoist Centre) and former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said that economic transformation can be achieved by proper management and operation of natural resources. 

While traveling from Myagdi to Mustang, after observing Bhurung-Tatopani, Rupsey Waterfall, and Andhagalchi in Annapurna Rural Municipality this morning and interacting with local representatives and residents, he pointed out the possibility of utilizing through the proper management of natural resources to promote tourism in the region. 

"I discussed the condition of the Kaligandaki Corridor road, the potential of natural resources, operation issues, the need for infrastructure development, and to understand the problems of the people while traveling from Pokhara to Mustang. I see the possibility of developing health tourism by preserving, promoting, and managing the natural hot springs in Myagdi," he said.

Chairman Dahal emphasized the need to identify, promote, and develop natural resources to create job opportunities in the hydropower projects being constructed in the Kaligandaki and surrounding rivers, as well as to increase tourist attraction to the mountains, waterfalls, and beautiful scenery. He emphasized that promoting tourism can change the economic condition of citizens.

After taking bath at the Bhurung-Tatopani hot spring pond, Chairman Dahal interacted with the chairman of Annapurna Rural Municipality, Bharat Kumar Pun, former chairman Dam Bahadur Pun, local residents, and other leaders and activists. 

During the interaction, local residents demanded arrangements for safe and regular transportation by controlling landslides and preventing erosion on the Myagdi section of the Beni-Jomsom-Korala road. (RSS)