Dhangadhi invests Rs15 million to restore ponds to tackle water shortage

80 ponds identified in the area. Work ongoing to restore them, support fish farming and develop some ponds for tourism.

As the level of underground water drops across the Tarai region during summer, Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City in Kailali district has begun building a network of recharge ponds to replenish groundwater. The sub-metropolis has released about Rs15 million so far under its new water management initiative.