Karnali government announces plans to build model villages

Surkhet / Sept 24: The Karnali Province government has decided to develop model villages in tourist destinations within the Province, in collaboration with the federal government.

The plan aims to explore the tourism potential of the areas, promoting their cultural and natural excellences, it is said.

Under this, the government has announced to promotion of the historic Ringmo settlement that is situated on the edge of the Shey-Phoksundo Lake, featuring a high essence of Buddhist art and culture. The government has allocated Rs 100 million for the Ringmo Settlement Development Programme in the current fiscal year.

Similarly, on a joint venture of the federal and province governments, Simkot, the district headquarters of Humla, is to be transformed into a gateway to the Mansarobar area.

The development of a model village at Kharpu is part of this project, with a budget allocation of Rs 180 million.

The province government this year has allotted Rs 10.11 billion for the physical infrastructure, transport and urban development endeavours in the province. RSS