Rishing and Aabukhaireni municipalities have initiated tea cultivation projects to link tourism with livelihood enhancement. This move is expected to promote both local employment and tourism in these regions.
On Thursday, Rishing Municipality planted 1,500 tea saplings at Duwungkot in Ward No. 3. Meanwhile, Aabukhaireni Municipality has transplanted 4,200 saplings over a 15-rope land area at Batasé Danda in Aabukhaireni-6.
According to Rajendra Krishna Shrestha, Chair of Rishing Municipality, this year’s tea planting is being conducted as a pilot project. Should the production meet expectations, the initiative will be expanded in the future. Currently, tea saplings have been planted on 12 ropanis out of 100 ropanis of land at Duwungkot.
The tea cultivation is part of a broader strategy to create employment opportunities for residents and promote tourism. Shrestha highlighted that the tea plantation could contribute to the development of Duwungkot as a tourist destination.
Bhima Bahadur Thapa, Ward Chair of Rishing-3, pointed out that the area also features a “view tower,” which could further enhance its potential as a major destination for internal tourists.
In Aabukhaireni, the tea plantation at Batasé Danda is part of a joint effort between the Prime Minister’s Employment Program and the Agricultural Development Branch. Santosh K.C., Head of the Agricultural Development Branch, mentioned that the local climate is suitable for tea cultivation, making this initial planting a promising start.
Both municipalities are hopeful that these projects will not only improve local livelihoods but also boost tourism in their respective areas.
