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Rivers of Rivers of NepalNepal
A Brief PresentationA Brief Presentation
By -By -Dilli NeupaneDilli Neupane
(October 18, 2009)(October 18, 2009)
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LocationLocation
CHINA
INDIA
NEPAL
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River System: FlowRiver System: Flow
Bay of Bengal
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Major Rivers and CitiesMajor Rivers and Cities
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Generation of Wastewater Generation of Wastewater
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Pollution in / around the water bodyPollution in / around the water body
Where?Where?• Rivers passing through major citiesRivers passing through major cities• Water bodies in/near industrial areasWater bodies in/near industrial areas
Why?Why?• Lack of wastewater treatment plantsLack of wastewater treatment plants• Too lax industrial waste regulationsToo lax industrial waste regulations• Ineffective solid-waste managementIneffective solid-waste management• Not well planned development: Not well planned development:
Urbanization / industrialization / Urbanization / industrialization / modernizationmodernization
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WHY?WHY?
• Political instabilityPolitical instability• Priorities of the governmentPriorities of the government• Indifference of public (+public bodies)Indifference of public (+public bodies)• Lack of awarenessLack of awareness• Deficiency of fundingDeficiency of funding
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What is affectedWhat is affected
Water supply & Irrigation >> Public healthWater supply & Irrigation >> Public healthAesthetic & Ecosystem >> TourismAesthetic & Ecosystem >> Tourism
ECONOMY
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Examples: Bagmati River, Kathmandu Examples: Bagmati River, Kathmandu
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Examples: Bagmati River, Kathmandu Examples: Bagmati River, Kathmandu
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Example - Phewa Lake, PokharaExample - Phewa Lake, Pokhara
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Pokhara: Phewa LakePokhara: Phewa Lake
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Pokhara: Rupa LakePokhara: Rupa Lake
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What should we (ROW) do?What should we (ROW) do?
• Know current status and plansKnow current status and plans• Help create awarenessHelp create awareness• Partnership with local groups / peoplePartnership with local groups / people• Help implement pilot projectsHelp implement pilot projects• Support for ongoing projectsSupport for ongoing projects