Four solar borings have been constructed in the dry area of Chitwan National Park to serve water to the wildlife.
Two solar borings have been constructed at Sukhibhara, one at Dumariya and one at Arna Phant area.
Information Officer of the National Park, Lokendra Adhikari, said that around Rs 700,000 has been spent for the construction of the solar borings along with a pond.
There are altogether 174 rhinos at Sukhibhar area while 63 at Dumariya and Arna Phant area.
Adhikari shared, “Arrangement of water has been made for wildlife including rhinos during summer season.”
The solar borings would serve water to the wild animal. Cleanliness and maintenance of 35 old ponds located inside the park was also been carried out this year.
Adhikari added that 16 new ponds have been constructed. A total of Rs 3.5 million has been spent for old ponds while Rs 3.2 million for new ones.
Chief Conservation Officer of the Park, Ananath Baral, said that they have laid emphasis on arrangement of water at dry region with the increase in number of rhinos.
Source: National News Agency Nepal