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In Pokhara, stakeholders have discussed and compiled suggestions on selected projects to link Pokhara's tourism with livelihood.
Under the Regional Urban Revitalization and Livelihood Improvement Program Project, which is operated with the loan support of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the metropolis has held a discussion program among the stakeholders to select the project to be implemented in the Pokhara Metropolitan Municipality.
The metropolis has been given the responsibility to implement this program run under the Department of Urban Development and Building Construction, the tourism sector can be promoted through nature-friendly green development and Pokhara is excellent for that.
The event was attended by representatives of the Metropolitan Municipality, employees, and subject experts in tourism, transportation, environmental experts, and other stakeholders. The participants discussed in the thematic groups the improvement of the proposed project and suggested how sustainable tourism in Pokhara can be linked with livelihood.
“This program, which is run with the aim of improving the living conditions of citizens by maintaining urban development and environmental balance, will also contribute significantly to Pokhara's tourism development.” Said Dhanraj Acharya, head of Pokhara Metropolitan Municipality
“Everyone's common thinking and positive attitude towards development is necessary and said that the program will be carried forward by discouraging activities that affect the natural beauty of Pokhara. The project will be operated in the same way as the policy of the metropolis has emphasized on the green city.” Chief Acharya mentioned
“A study has been conducted through an organization called ICF International to select a transformative project. The 19 projects selected in the first phase of the study have been discussed among stakeholders in various fields and suggestions for further improvements have been taken.” Said Viren Dev Bharati, the Chief Administrative Officer of the Metropolitan Municipality
“ADB is going to provide a loan of around 5 billion to eight municipalities of Nepal to connect nature with livelihood, and for that, Pokhara, which is full of natural beauty, is an excellent city. This project will start from 2024 and it is expected to be completed within five years. The people of Pokhara are nature lovers and this project will help in the livelihood program by protecting the environment.” said Ripin Karla, Team Leader of the Sustainable Tourism Development Action Plan._Rss
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