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Nepal is an agricultural country. Irrigation system is necessary for
agriculture. Chandra Nahar (Canal) is the first modern irrigation system in
Nepal. It was initiated during the rule of Chandra Sumsher JBR in 1922 Bs.
Similarly, Juddha Nahar, Gandak, Phewa Bandh (dam), Jagadispur Jalasraya
(Banganga) Bagmati, Marchabar Sikta project, etc. are notable.

Besides these, Nepalese art, culture, physical features, flora and
fauna, etc. have made Nepal a beautiful country. All these sources
are our national properties. They are also protected under different
national parks, restricted areas, wild-life reserves and national tourism
department. For example, The National Trust for Nature Conservation

(NTNC), Sagarmatha National Park,
Chitwan National Park, Bardiya
Wildlife Reservations, Annapurna
Conservation Area (ACAP), The
International Centre For Integrated
Mountain Development (ICIMD)
Pashupati Area Development Trust,

Lumbini Area Development Trust,
etc.

In this way, many other national properties have been preserved under
different programs and the projects. We also can help and cooperate to
preserve such properties by:
• Raising awareness

among people for
preservation of such
properties through
rally, seminars,
meetings and school
education

• Participating in
programs such as tree
plantation, renovation, etc.

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