Government of Nepal Ministry of Urban Development Department of Urban Development and Building Construction (Dudbc)

DRAFT REPORT
Government of Nepal
Ministry of Urban Development
Department of Urban Development and Building Construction
(DUDBC)
Preparation of Detail Engineering Report for Integrated Development of

Dhanus Sagar and Ganga Sagar of Janakpur as Tourism Place
Draft Report
Submitted By:
SDRC/ Morphogenesis Consultant Pvt. Ltd
Nayabazzar, Kathmandu
July 2016
Project and Submission Information

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.
INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 1-5
1.1
1.2
1.3
Background................................................................................................................ 1-5
Significance of Ponds.................................................................................................1-5
Mythology of Ponds....................................................................................................1-5
2.
FIELD STUDIES AND PUBLIC CONSULTATION......................................................2-6
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
Environmental Assessment........................................................................................2-6
Detail engineering survey...........................................................................................2-6
Inventory survey......................................................................................................... 2-6
Public Consultation.....................................................................................................2-7
3.
SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS..........................................................................................3-7
3.1
3.2
Physical and Spatial Analysis.....................................................................................3-7

Physical Conditions....................................................................................................3-8
3.2.1 Ring Road and Drainages......................................................................3-8
3.3
3.2.2
Amenities...............................................................................................3-8
3.2.3
Parking Facilities....................................................................................3-9
3.2.4
Surrounding Settlements........................................................................3-9
Cultural and Religious Heritages................................................................................3-9

3.3.1 Ghats.....................................................................................................3-9
3.3.2
Shree Janak Mandir.............................................................................3-10
3.3.3
Ganesh Yuva Samiti Bhawan...............................................................3-10
3.3.4
Ram Mandir..........................................................................................3-10
3.3.5
Maha Ganga Aarati Samiti Bhawan and Dharmashala.........................3-11
3.3.6
Gopal Dharma Sala..............................................................................3-11
3.3.7
Shiva Mandir........................................................................................3-11
3.3.8
Ramayan Building................................................................................3-12
3.3.9
Community Library Building.................................................................3-13
3.3.10 School Building....................................................................................3-13

3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
Water Source............................................................................................................ 3-13

Pond Water quality and Biological life.......................................................................3-13
Institutional Analysis.................................................................................................3-14
Cleaning Routine......................................................................................................3-14
Utilization of pond water...........................................................................................3-14
4.
GAPS INDENTIFICAION FOR IDP...........................................................................4-15
5.
SWOT ANALYSIS.....................................................................................................5-16
6.
STRATEGIC DIRECTION.........................................................................................6-16
6.1
6.2
6.3
Vision and Mission....................................................................................................6-16

Project Goals and Objectives...................................................................................6-16
Strategies................................................................................................................. 6-17
7.
INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN.....................................................................7-17
7.1
7.2
7.3
Components of IDP..................................................................................................7-17
7.1.1 Ring Road Upgrade and Drainage System..........................................7-17
7.1.2
Maintain pond water quality and biological life.....................................7-18
7.1.3
Management of Amenities....................................................................7-18
7.1.4
Preservation of Cultural and Historical Heritages.................................7-18
7.1.5
Community Services/ facilities..............................................................7-18
Action Plan............................................................................................................... 7-19

7.2.1 Short Term Projects..............................................................................7-19
7.2.1
Mid Term Projects.................................................................................7-20
7.2.1
Long term projects...............................................................................7-21
Prioritized of Projects................................................................................................7-22
7.3.1 Management of Amenities....................................................................7-22
7.3.1
8.
Upgrade recreational services..............................................................7-22
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENTATIONS.............................................................8-22
TABLES
Table 1: Physical Describtion of Dhanus Sagar........................................................................................ 3-7
Table 2: Physical Description of Ganga Sagar..........................................................................................3-7
Table 3 : Physical Amenities...................................................................................................................... 3-8
Table 4: Gaps identification for IDP......................................................................................................... 4-15
Table 5: SWOT Analysis.......................................................................................................................... 5-16
FIGURES
Figure 1 : Garbages on the Pond............................................................................................................ 3-14
Figure 2: Dhanus Sagar Outlet............................................................................................................... 3-14
ABBREVIATIONS
Cu.m
Cubic Meter
DDC
District Development Committee
DUDBC
Department of Urban Development and Building Construction
FGD
Focus Group Discussion
GoN
Government of Nepal
GPS
Global Positioning System
HH
House Holds
MoPPW
Ministry of Physical Planning And Works
MUD
Ministry of Urban Development
NGO
Non-Governmental Organization
PCO
Project Coordinate Office
TDC
Town Development Committee
UC
Users' Committee
UD
Urban Development
VDC
Village Development Committee
IDP of Dhanus Sagar & Ganga Sagar
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INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
Janakpur, the headquarter of both Janakpur zone and Dhanusha district, is the Terai's most
fascinating city and one of the important historic and religious place of Nepal. Historically
Janakpur was also called Mithila which was the capital of King Janaks ancient Mithila Kingdom
during the Treta Yug. Janakpurdham, an obligatory stop of the Hindu Pilgrimage circuit, is the
famous place around the country and India. The town is also well known as City of Ponds.
Ponds and people of Janakpur have its deep interconnection in every aspect of life and also
carry significant religious importance. During the Parikrama festivals, thousands of piligrams
assemble at thes ponds. During Chhath people have holy bath.
Nowadays the holy ponds around the Janakpurdham are on the brink of disappearing due to the
human encroachment, haphazard constructions and random disposal of pollutants, sludges
upon the ponds. Ponds like Mushlisar, Akurkund, Shirdhwaj Drub, Amritsar and Kodhitayasar,
which had historic and religious significance, have vanished from the scene. Moreover, the
existence of Chandrakupsar, Janak Sarovar, Ram Sagar, Laxman Akhada and Goddhoi are
under threat because of human encroachment and haphazard constructions. The local people
seems to be indifferent at the construction of buildings on the banks of such ponds, the dumping
of garbage into the ponds and the construction of huts and sheds on the land emanating due to
piles of garbage. About 72 ponds have fallen a prey to human encroachment. Random
construction and haphazard disposal of wastes on every ponds of the Janakpurdham are
another major problem which has been declining its beauty and devotees have been sorrowful.
Department of Urban Development and Building Construction seems to be serious in the matter
of conserving, preserving the historic and religious ponds along with the sustainable
development plan of such ponds lying throughout the country. Ganga Sagar and Dhanusha
Sagar are one of the important ponds lying in front of Ram Mandir
1.2 Significance of Ponds

Janakpur is known as City of Ponds. During Treta Yug it was the capital of King Janaks
ancient Mithila Kingdom It has glory of having nearly 115 ponds (Sagars, Sars, and Kups).
These ponds are considered among the sacred ponds mostly visited by Hindus. These ponds
are located in the Laghu Parikrama (circumambulation of a sacred place of tirtha as a rituals
performance) route of Janakpur. During the parkrama festivals, thousands of piligrims assemble
at these ponds. The ponds have big significance. Therefore, it would not be wrong to say that
the culture of Janakpur is an" Aqua Culture".
Ponds are not only the sources of water for the humans also have its religious siginificance for
hindus in Janakpur. Celebration of festivals shradh kams related to death Ponds are meant to
maintain environmental and ecological balance. They purify the dirty air of the surrounding
areas.
1.3 Mythology of Ponds
Ganga Sagar
Ganga Sagar is situated in the centre of Janakpur near the Rama Mandir, Shiva Mandir and
considered to be the sacred pond. Any pilgrimage is incomplete without a ritual bath in this pond
which has never dried up. According to popular belief, water from Seven Seas and all sacred
places were collected, and this sacred pond called Ganga Sagar took shape.
It has a mythology of its origin which is connected with the churning of the body of king NIMI at
the time of birth. On this occasion water was brought from seven pilgrimage places and poured
in it and the pond was originated. So it is considered pure and pious. There is a legend that the
king Nimi got agitated and from which king Mithi was born, and the term Mithila was derived
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from MITHI. Pilgrims from Nepal and India take holy dip in it on several auspicious occasions. Its
Ghat is the biggest which is 300ft long. On the Ghat there is a two storeyed Dharmshala (inn).
Tens of thousands of people take bath on the auspicious occasions of Vivah Panchami and
Ramanavami. They even do not mind bathing in this polluted pond because of its religious
importance and getting the meriy out of it. But hygienically it is not healthy to take bath in this
pond. They may contact skin disease like ringworm, leprosy and so on and so forth. They have
undying faith in bathing on every fullmoon and other main fairs and festivals. The waters
of Gangasagar are believed to contain all the purity and holiness of major sacred Hindu rivers
and seas. It is considered as pious as the river Ganges. There is also a second legend which
has been interpreted like this. When Nimis soul departed from his body due to the curse of sage
Vashistha his body defiled the sages who churned it. Thereafter God Hari summoned all the holy
rivers and the seas to purify the sages with their holy water. They sent their waters for
purification and left some waters which formed Ganga Sagar.
Dhanus Sagar
This pond lies in front of Ram Mandir. It is said that the bow which Lord Shiva had given to King
Janak during the Treta Yug was kept at this place for safe keeping, and the pond was built in the
shape of the weapon. People say that the bow turns a shining red when observed from one
corner of the pond while it disappears after prayer and lighting of the ritual flame by the priest of
the local temple.
It is closely and culturally connected with GangaSagar. It has also a mighty and memorable
mythology. The breaking of the Holy bow of king Janak took place in Janakpur in which many
kings and princes took part. After the breaking of the ceremonial bow Rama SITA was
solemnized. One part of the bow entered underworld (Patal). That part entered through this
place and so it has been named Dhanush Sagar. It is said now that the reflection of the bow
seen sometimes in the waters of Dhanush Sagar.
This is considered very sacred pond because king Janak used to keep his famous bow there.
There is a general belief in the local people that the shadow of the sacred bow often reflects in
the water of Dhanush sagar. When the Mahanths of Janak temple or priests of other temples
perform POOJA and Aarati performed, the shadow disappeared. This pious pond lies east of the
famous Janaki temple and south of Rangbhoomi. There was a mango orchard called
Sadhugacchi which has legendary importance. There is also a big ghat made on the bank of the
pond. This ghat is of two storey and verses of the Ramcharit manas are written on its walls and
ceilings. There are several attractive paintings of divine personalities painted beautifully on its
walls. It was built by Raghunath Ram in the year 1950 A,D
2.
FIELD STUDIES AND PUBLIC CONSULTATION
For the detail inventory, site observation, measurement and other primary information, field visits
under the leadership of the team leader was done along with other professionals
Under the field studies we carried out the following activities;
2.1 Environmental Assessment

Human activities upon the pond were studied in thoroughly. Human activities and their
dependencies upon the pond and overall quality of water were checked.
2.2 Detail engineering survey

Detail engineering survey of the ponds along with the nearby settlements, other structures and
other features were carried out to have the clear picture of the pond area.
2.3 Inventory survey

Inventory of existing pathways and other structures, their condition were surveyed.
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2.4 Public Consultation

Meetings with officials of Municipality, DUDBC Division office, Protection committee and other
stakeholders were conducted for the prioritization of projects, review the existing conditions
The stakeholders are the people whose lives are connected to the pond either directly or
indirectly by the pond Dhanus Sagar arnd Ganga Saga. Consultation with stakeholders includes
the local communities, the Community Based Organization, Faith Based Organization, the
traders, and professionals working at various capacities and whose lives have a link to the pond.
This process was completed with the identification problems, realities and needs. At the same
way Consultation with the Governmental officals and acting NGOs were consulted. During the
consultation, agenda includes
Identification of the real problems and issues of the pond and its surroundings;
to identify potential impacts of the projectboth positive and negative;
stakeholders perception/attitudes about the project that affects them directly;
discuss opportunities for mitigation and further consultation avenues; and
Other relevant issues.
3.
SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS
In this chapter we present a brief overview of current existing situations within the periphery of
the pond in terms of its environmental condition, human encroachment, physical development
works due to the human activities.
3.1 Physical and Spatial Analysis

Janakpur zone lies in Eastern Development Region of Nepal widespread in 9,669 sq km.
Janakpur are the administrative and capital city of Mithila region of Nepal. Janakpur is also the
administrative headquarter of Dhanusa District. Janakpur city has population of 113,980 in 2015
and is located with coordinates 26o4343 N and 85o5530 East which is 123 km South East of
Kathmandu, the capital city.
Table 1: Physical Describtion of Dhanus Sagar
Dhanus Sagar
Physical Attributes
Remarks
Area:
21463.13 m2
Length:
167.25m
Breadth:
126.02
Depth:
Max. 5.2m and Avg. 3.6m
Year of Pond Construction:
According to Local people, Pond is existed from

the prehistoric period.
Table 2: Physical Description of Ganga Sagar

Dhanus Sagar
Physical Attributes
Remarks
Area:
30122.95
Length:
199.05m
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Breadth:
155.22
Depth:
Max. 4.23m and Avg. 2.8m
Year of Pond Construction:
According to Local people, Pond is existed

from the prehistoric period.
3.2 Physical Conditions

3.2.1
Ring Road and Drainages
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A 6m (average) narrow and congested ring

road rounds the both the ponds. Its
condition and quality is bad with excessive
ditches, undulations and gravelly surfacing
materials. The main function of the ring road
that roundabout the Dhanus Sagar and
Ganga sagar is to serve the adjacent
settlements. A city road from the bus
terminal connects to the ring road at
roundabout named Ram Nagar Chowk.
The road is narrow, congested, non-uniform
width, zigzag building lines, high
encroachment, poor drainage system,
ponding on ditches, no parking facilities.
No drainage system is available around the
ring road to manage the storm water
management.
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Amenities
Physical amenities and their condition within the bank of pond are tabulated below.
Table 3 : Physical Amenities
S.No
Features
Condition
Fencing
Not continuous around the

pond.
Remarks
Moderately broken
2
Benches
Not available
Pathways and trails
Not continuous and

interconnected,
Bicycle racks/ tracks
Not available
Gardens
Not available
Garbage receptacles
Not available
Chautara/ Shade
structures
Peepal Chautara cracks
Planting beds
Not available
Trees and shrubs
Not well managed
10
Lightening
Not well managed
11
Public Art
3.2.3
Parking Facilities
No parking spaces are available for the

visitors. People park their vehicles or bikes
on randomly.
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Surrounding Settlements
Haphazard settlements have decreased the

beautification of the pond in one way then
on other hand it is the main cause of the
pollution. Congested roadway, unplanned

and uncoordinated constructions have
caused stain on the pond view.
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3.3 Cultural and Religious Heritages

3.3.1
Ghats
Significance
Condition
Ghats for the

purpose of sittings
and worshipping
platform, Every
morning and evening
people gathers here
to rest
Fairly good
3.3.2
Photographs
Paving are wore

out at some
locations
Shree Janak Mandir
Significance
Condition
The temple at Janak Chowk

is dedicated to King Janak
that renowned for his
scholarship in that age.
Though this temple is
comparatively small, it has
held great importance in
popularising Janakpur dham
as the ancient capital city of
Vedic Mithila Kingdom.
Good
3.3.3
Photographs
Ganesh Yuva Samiti Bhawan
Significance
Condition
Photographs
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This building is the

newly constructed small
building that is
functioning as the club
house for Ganesh Yuva
Samiti, which is one of
the actively
volunteering
organizations within
Janakpurdham.
3.3.4
Good
Ram Mandir
Significance
Condition
The oldest temple in

Janakpur with Pagoda Style.
It which was built in 1782 by
Amar Singh Thapa. This
temple, which lies on the
western banks of the holy
Dhanus Sagar and to the
southwest of Shree Janak
Mandir, abounds in ancient
idols.
Highly wear of
paintings of
Mandap Pillars
3.3.5
Photographs
Maha Ganga Aarati Samiti Bhawan and Dharmashala.
Significance
Under the
care and
responsibility
of Maha
Ganga Aarati
Samiti and
Save
Historical
Janakpur
It is also
known as
Dharmasala
Daily Aarati is
organized
Condition
Photographs
The building is in
good condition,
well maintained
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Gopal Dharma Sala
Significance
Condition
Lying at the
southern
direction of
Dhanus
Sagar Pond.
Built in
Mugal
architecture
and style
Sufficient
open
spaces
available
under this
trust
3.3.7
Good
Shiva Mandir
Significance
Condition
Lying at the
northern part of
the Ganga
Sagar, is also
one of the
religious temple
complexes within
the Dhanus
Sagar and
Ganga Sagar
Compound. It is
surrounded by
the Maha-Ganga
Aarati Samiti
building and
main entry
faade face to
the ring road
around Dhanus
Sagar and
Ganga Sagar.
Good
3.3.8
Photographs
Photographs
Ramayan Building
Significance
Condition
Photographs
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Situated at the midwestern side of the
Dhanus Sagar. The
wall paintings and
inscriptions of
Ramayan story in
Sanskrit Language
on the whole walls
and ceiling of the
first floor is the
most important
feature of this
building. This
building is in badly
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Severely
damaged
Wear of
paintings
Concrete
wear,
exposed of
reinforcemen
ts
Highly carbonation
of slab
reinforcements.
Wear of wall
paintings and
inscriptions of
Ramayan story
3.3.9
Community Library Building
Significance
Condition
Photographs
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Lying in
between
Dhanus
Sagar and
Ganga
Sagar
Not in use
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Delamination of
plaster
Excessive cracks in
walls
Seepage of water
on roof
3.3.10 School Building

Significance
Not in
function
It is a
primary
school
Condition
Photographs
Wear of paintings
Decay of
windows and
doors
Vulnerable to
school children
3.4 Water Source

Dhanus Sagar
An underground source point feed the water in this holy tank. The depth is so high that physical
investigation is nearly impossible to inspect the source points.
Ganga Sagar
There is a spring source point that feed Ganga Sagar. In addition the rainwater also feeds water
into it.
3.5 Pond Water quality

and Biological life
Pond water quality and Sanitation situation:
Due to high human activities on the pond like washing, bathing and direct discharge of garbage
into the pond has made threat on the pond water quality and sanitation situation.
Figure 1 : Garbages on the Pond
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Figure 2: Dhanus Sagar Outlet
Biological life within the pond:

Fishes and other aquatic life exist within the pond. During our study, people are highly conscious
to preserve aquatic life of the pond.
3.6 Institutional Analysis

There are two communities which are taking the responsibilities to care, maintain the ponds and
the overall management of the pond. Guthi Sansthan is the main governmental institute for
preservation and management of the pond. In addition following local organizations are highly
active in the preservation
Save Historical Janakpur - Local NGO
Shree Ganesh Youth Committee - Dhanus Sagar
Maha Ganga Aarati Puja Committee Ganga Sagar-Ganga Sagar
3.7 Cleaning Routine

Ganga Sagar is cleaned daily. A boat has been facilitated for the cleaning purposes of Ganga
Sagar. Daily Maha Ganga Aarati has been undergoing since last two years. Many locals
participate on the aarati that makes them peace and pious.
On the other hand, the local club, Shree Ganesh Youth Committee, has been taking responsible
for weekly cleaning on Ghats and debris on Dhanus Sagar
3.8 Utilization of pond water

Domestic source of water
People living around the pond depend on the pond as a source of Domestic water.
Cultural Tourism
Ganga Sagar and Dhanus Sagar is a tourist attraction with the Ram Mandir on one side and
also there are religious and cultural values during special occasions like Chhat Parba.
Recreation
The pond and its surrounding gardens are a major recreation area for the members of the
communities living around the pond, children and youth. Its where the young learn how to swim.
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GAPS INDENTIFICAION FOR IDP

Table 4: Gaps identification for IDP
Key Areas of
Need
Assessment
Existing
data
(Facts,
Figures)
Required
level to
meet
the vision/
goals/
Objectives
Gaps/
problems
identified
Causes
for the
problems
Options/
strategies
to meet the
gaps
Proposals
Ring road/
motor road
and drainage
system
Road
length=4m
Road
Length=11m
7m road
length
Unmanaged
settlements,
Lack of open
spaces for
extension
Governmen
t
contribution
Road
Extension
highly
undulated
Gravelly
surfacing
Water quality
and
biological life
Side
Lack of
budget
Side drains
Side drains
Lack of
budget
No
footpath
footpath
footpath
Lack of
budget
Haphazar
d throwing
of
garbages,
Installation
of garbages
collector
No
management
of solid
wastes
High human
activities on
pond water
Routine
cleaning
program
Lack of
budget,
limited open
spaces,
uncoordinate
d
construction
Governmen
tal budget
No
benches,
gardens,
flowering
pots,
grass
turfing
Haphazar
d foot
trails,
No
garbage
collector
Insufficient
light posts
Institutional
setup
Asphalt
surfacing
Ditches
Ponding
bathing
Recreational
amenities
Asphalt
surfacing
Lacking
systems
Stop to
allow
bathing
High human
acivities on
pond water
Overall
managemen
t, planning
and layout
of the
minimum
park
amenities
like
gardens,
tree and
shrubs,
benches,
garbage
collector,
Provide
required
recreational
amenities
Strong
institutional
Lack of Poor
manuals
manage
ment
lack of
coordinati Lack of
on
awareness
Training
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SWOT ANALYSIS
In summary, the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats facing the Region are the
following:
Table 5: SWOT Analysis
STRENGTHS
OPPORTUNITIES
The pond has high religious, and

cultural value
The pond is nationally and

internationally well known
The introduction of a direct Bus in the

region opens many opportunities for
focused development.
Fishery potential
It is recreational place
Highly tourism potential area
Easily accessible
Opportunities for hotel professions
The region has a strong tourism sector

with job opportunities.
WEAKNESS
THREATS
Poorly developed public transport

facilities,
Uncontrolled and uncoordinated

construction activities
No suitable land to accommodate

expansion for recreational park.
High illegal encroachment
Poor maintenance plan
6.
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
6.1 Vision and Mission

Based on the extensive consultation with the local people, users, surrounding residents and
beneficiaries, governmental agencies the consultant set its long-term, developmental vision as
follows:
Ram Sagar and Dhanus Sagar Pond, as a religious and culturally important pond, continue to
provide the religious destination as the Holy Place with a high quality pond environment that
supports cityscape values; healthy and sustainable fish and supporting habitats; and a variety of
recreational activities, within Nepal and India.
6.2 Project Goals and Objectives

Based on the vision the following long term project goals are set which provide a foundation for
Ganga Sagar and Dhanus Sagar and offer guidance on how land and resource management
direction will be applied during the plan preparation and implementation stage.
To maintain Healthy Pond System
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Identification and preservation of pond property and land
To prepare the integrate development plan at pond and surrounding land to improve the
cityscape along with integrity and aesthetics of the pond
To continue/maintain the religious and cultural value of the pond
6.3 Strategies
Goal 1: To maintain Healthy Pond System
Objectives
Projects/Strategies
To maintain water quality at optimum

levels
Monitor and report on water quality in pond

as a regular routine.
Maintain aquatic life within the pond
Stop discharge of sewage/sludges, garbages

and storm water into the pond.
Regular maintenance of water sources/ inlets
Goal 2: Identification and preservation of pond property and land

Objectives
Projects/Strategies
To keep the pond property safe from

encroachment, free of obstructions and
unauthorized structures and uses to save the
pond from extinction.
Construction of boundary walls within the

periphery of pond property
Goal 3: To develop the integrate infrastructure plan at pond and surrounding land to improve the
cityscape along with integrity and aesthetics of the pond
Objectives
Projects/Strategies
To harmonize the ponds with beautiful

cityscape and make it a cultural destination
point.
Management of Pathways, Storm

Water and Transport Services
Upgrade recreational services
Urban Management activities
Providing Community Services
Goal 4: To continue/maintain the religious and cultural value of the pond

Objectives
Projects/Strategies
To name the Ganga Sagar and Dhanus

Sagar as a religious holy place or Dham and
make known as a religious destination
7.
Public Awareness
Preserve the religious and cultural

assets with the pond periphery
INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN
With a horizon of 20 years following components has been identified and addressed in the
preparation of detail integrated development plan of Dhanus Sager, Ganga Sagar and the
surrounding settlements/environment.
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7.1 Components of IDP

After completion of situational analysis, strategy and action plan phases of the project,
followings components of IDP are finalized;
7.1.1
Ring Road Upgrade and Drainage System
Under this component, it includes overall design and planning of the main motor road that
rounds the both pond. Road payment, proper management of drainages, demarcation of
building lines, providing footpaths, street lights and provision of parking are the activities need to
be included in the ring road and drainage system upgrade
7.1.2
Maintain pond water quality and biological life
To keep pond water at least within the minimum level of purity, regular cleaning of pond water is
essential. As the pond water has ritual significance during the Chaath and Parikrima ceremony
of the local people, IDP will consider the to keep pond water within permissible purity by routine
cleaning of debris, deposited sediments, cleaning of source points and planning for treatment
plant as long term vision.
7.1.3
Management of Amenities
Features like chautara, benches, trails, footpaths are insufficient and haphazardly located.
These are the features that enhance the pond landscape. Hence our aim would be proper
management, planning and provision of needed amenities.
7.1.4
Preservation of Cultural and Historical Heritages
Cultural and historical heritages are the assets of the whole Janakpur. Preservation of such
features are the priority of the integrated development plan. Based on the field assessment and
inventory of the each element of cultural and historical features like temples, ghats, dharmasala,
detail maintenance plan is prepared.
7.1.5
Community Services/ facilities
Toilets, Bathrooms, library are the community facilities that existed within the pond periphery. A
toilet is added at the east of the Ganga Sagar as the available facility is not sufficient to serve
enough. Similarly the detail functional and maintenance plan of the library building is prepared.
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7.2 Action Plan

7.2.1
Short Term Projects
S.No
IDP Component
Project
Time Frame
Stakeholders
Expected
Deliverables
Ring Road and

Drainages Upgrade
Construction of surface drain

Bituminious surfacing of ring road
Municipality,
DUDBC
Division Office
Serviceable road
Within one
year
Maintain pond water

quality and biological
life
Regular Cleaning Routine

Maintenance and cleaning of water
source points
Municipality,
DUDBC
Division Office
Clear water
Within one
year
Within one
year
Municipality,
DUDBC
Division Office
Well management
of recreational
amenities
Within one
year
Municipality,
DUDBC
Division Office
Management of
amenities
Preservation of
cultural and religious
heritages
Construction of boundary wall
Construction of pathways,
bicycle racks/ tracks
Construction of boating stands
Installation of planting beds,

trees, shrubs
Management of Gardens
Maintenance of Chautara
Providing garbage receptacles
Installation of light post
Dismentle of unnecessary
structures
Construction of ticket counter
Construction and maintenance

of Ghats
Maintenance of Dharmasala
Estimated Cost
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1 Mid Term Projects

S. No
IDP Component
Project
Time Frame
Stakeholders
Maintain pond water quality

and biological life
Removal of debris,
sediments
Within five
year
Municipality
Management of amenities
Extension of
connecting bridge
Within five
year
Municipality
Preservation of cultural and

religious heritages
Restore and
strengthening of
Ramayan Mandir.
Within five
year
DUDBC,
Division
Office,
Expected
Deliverables
Estimated Cost
Department of
Archaeology
4
Management of adjacent
settlements
Community
services/facilities
Declaration of Pond
and adjacent area as
conservation zone
and building byelaw
enforcement
Within five
year
Maintenance of library
building
Within five
year
Maintenance of
school building
Construction of toilet
and bathings
DUDBC,
Division
Office,
Department of
Archaeology
Municipality
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1 Long term projects

S.No
IDP Component
Project
Time Frame
Stakeholder
s
Expected
Deliverables
Ring Road and

Drainages Upgrade
Expansion of ring road
Within ten year
Municipality
Upgrade drainage system
Sufficient open
spaces
Management of
adjacent settlements
Management of adjacent
settlement as per building
byelaws
Within ten year
Municipality
Maintain pond water

quality and biological
life
Design and construction of

Water treatment facilities for
the pond water purification
Within ten year
Municipality
Estimated Cost
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7.3 Prioritized of Projects

7.3.1
Management of Amenities
Under the management of pathways, storm water and transport services

following works include
Construction Boundary Wall
Repair and Maintenance of Ghats, Pavillion
Construction of Pathways, cycle track, jogging track
Expansion of Pedestrian Bridge
Management of gardens and horticulture
1 Upgrade recreational services
8.
Under this Recreational services like
Boating facilities are introduced, stand points are constructed
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENTATIONS
Conclusions
This report presents the field studies, public consultation and the synthesis of the field data
along with the detail analysis for the preparation of detail integrated development plan of the
Dhanus Sagar, Ganga Sagar and the surrounding settlements. The main vision of IDP has been
identified as to dream the Dhanus Sagar and Ganga Sagar as the Cultural, Religious Tourism
Destination of our country. The ponds, Ganga Sagar and Dhanus Sagar, relates to every cultural
life of the surrounding residents.
Recommendations
i.
Dhanus Sagar and Gangar sagar is a cultural and religious destination of national and
Indian tourists. It is essential to manage the amenities within the bank of pond but the
available land is limited as such the local municipality shall make mind to expand it in the
near future.
ii. Municipality shall declare the pond area as cultural heritage site and enforce the building
bye laws accordingly.
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Preparation of Detail Engineering Report for Integrated Development of

Project and Submission Information

FIELD STUDIES AND PUBLIC CONSULTATION......................................................2-6

Physical and Spatial Analysis.....................................................................................3-7

Cultural and Religious Heritages................................................................................3-9

Shree Janak Mandir.............................................................................3-10

Ganesh Yuva Samiti Bhawan...............................................................3-10

Maha Ganga Aarati Samiti Bhawan and Dharmashala.........................3-11

Gopal Dharma Sala..............................................................................3-11

Community Library Building.................................................................3-13

3.3.10 School Building....................................................................................3-13

Water Source............................................................................................................ 3-13

GAPS INDENTIFICAION FOR IDP...........................................................................4-15

Vision and Mission....................................................................................................6-16

INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN.....................................................................7-17

Maintain pond water quality and biological life.....................................7-18

Preservation of Cultural and Historical Heritages.................................7-18

Community Services/ facilities..............................................................7-18

Action Plan............................................................................................................... 7-19

Mid Term Projects.................................................................................7-20

Long term projects...............................................................................7-21

Upgrade recreational services..............................................................7-22

CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENTATIONS.............................................................8-22

District Development Committee

Department of Urban Development and Building Construction

Focus Group Discussion

Global Positioning System

Ministry of Physical Planning And Works

Ministry of Urban Development

Project Coordinate Office

Town Development Committee

Village Development Committee

IDP of Dhanus Sagar & Ganga Sagar

IDP of Dhanus Sagar & Ganga Sagar Page 4

1.2 Significance of Ponds

1.3 Mythology of Ponds

IDP of Dhanus Sagar & Ganga Sagar

FIELD STUDIES AND PUBLIC CONSULTATION

2.1 Environmental Assessment

2.2 Detail engineering survey

2.3 Inventory survey

IDP of Dhanus Sagar & Ganga Sagar

2.4 Public Consultation

to identify potential impacts of the projectboth positive and negative;

stakeholders perception/attitudes about the project that affects them directly;

discuss opportunities for mitigation and further consultation avenues; and

Other relevant issues.

3.1 Physical and Spatial Analysis

Max. 5.2m and Avg. 3.6m

Year of Pond Construction:

According to Local people, Pond is existed from

Table 2: Physical Description of Ganga Sagar

IDP of Dhanus Sagar & Ganga Sagar

Max. 4.23m and Avg. 2.8m

Year of Pond Construction:

According to Local people, Pond is existed

3.2 Physical Conditions

Ring Road and Drainages

IDP of Dhanus Sagar & Ganga Sagar

IDP of Dhanus Sagar & Ganga Sagar

A 6m (average) narrow and congested ring