Mustang: The increasing deposit of stones, gravel, sand, and debris in the Kaligandaki riverbed continues to pose a significant threat to the settlements in the vicinity. To address this situation, the implementation of a multi-year Kaligandaki River Control Project has recently been concluded here. The Project was funded by the federal government.
According to National News Agency Nepal, under the Project, an embankment has been constructed along a 65-kilometer stretch of the riverbank, extending from Chhusang-3 in Baragung Muktichhetra rural municipality to Dhamphus-3 in Thasang rural municipality. The Project, implemented by the Water Supply, Water Resources, and Irrigation Sub-Division Office of Mustang, includes various protective structures totaling 3,410 meters in length.
Sanjay Koirala, head of the Sub-Division Office, stated that the project was implemented in two phases: from Chhusang in Baragung-3 to Syang in Gharpajhong-3 (package I) and from Marpha in Gharpajhong-2 to Dhamphus in Thasang-3 (package II). The contract for both rounds was awarded to Amit Builders, with costs amounting to Rs 91.02 million for Package I and Rs 91.06 million for Package II.