Pond conservation to promote tourism in Hatuwagadhi

Bhojpur, April 1: Hatuwagadhi rural municipality-1 of Bhojpur district has advanced conservation of a pond in a bid to promote tourism at local level. It has stressed conservation of the Thalthale pond with sustainable management of natural resource. 

The local level forwarded this initiative, aiming at propping up rural economy.  

The pond left in utter neglect was revived with the partnership of ward office and rural municipality. Structures of the pond were rebuilt and vegetation cleared to restore the water source. It is expected to protect water source at a time when the water springs are drying up, causing gradual threat to human and livestock.

Ward chairman Kumar Bista informed that the pond area was tidied up, soil erosion controlled and structures rebuilt for conservation of the water source. It will further control drying up of the area. "The pond is directly linked to everyday life of the locals- sanitation and irrigation.

It took some Rs 750 thousands for the conservation bid. "Conservation of water sources is our first priority," Bista shared, adding that it was also expected to promote tourism and generate employments in the vicinity. 

The location of the water body bears further importance also because it is near Jorahal-Sankhachuli trekking route in the district. The trekking route has attracted tourists in recent time. So, the pond near the trekking route would also see increasing footfalls.

Importantly, it is a nice place for relishing natural sight from the pond area. Blend of peaceful atmosphere and growing greenery around it are further attractions.

A local Bachidhan Rai said Thalthale is likely to become a good hangout after the restoration of pond. People love snapping photos from this place. Scenic beauty can be viewed from here, he added.(RSS)