Various measures to make the Naran Valley a tourist spot of international standard have been inaugurated by the Prime Minister Imran Khan. These measures will also protect environment, wildlife and will provide best facilities to the tourists.
During his visit to the Naran Valley on Monday, the Prime Minister has also inaugurated the ‘River Bank Protection and Habitat Restoration Programme’ under which a large number of cedar and pine trees were planted during this year’s afforestation campaign in light of PM’s Clean and Green Pakistan Vision.
According to media reports, this program will help protect riverbanks, prevent accumulation of silt in dams and enhance Naran’s beauty as well as improving the environment.
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On the occasion, Imran Khan has also distributed motorbikes among Community River Rangers to ensure surveillance of River Kunhar, its lacks and tributaries to check illegal fishing.
He has imposed a two-year ban on all kinds of fishing in River Kunhar, Saif-ul-Malook and Dudipatsar lakes to raise trout and other fish varieties.
In the second phase, ‘Naran Destination Trout Trophy Fishing’ will be started under ‘Catch and Release’ strategy to keep hunting of Trout and other wildlife within the established limit. Additionally, 30,000 brown Trout fish will be released in River Kunhar to increase population of this species.
The Premier also started Emergency Response Service to extend necessary help to tourists in case of emergency. He handed over machinery to the local administration to ensure cleanliness at tourist spots, which will play an important role to conserve natural beauty of Naran.
Imran Khan distributed biodegradable bags among local people to discourage use of plastic bags at tourist spots.
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