NLCDC
NATIONAL LAKE CONSERVATION
Lake Inventory
The lakes of Nepal consisting different nature with each other are renowned as Water Tower of Asia. NLCDC has prepared the first map-based lake inventory by studying about 700 topographic maps and enlisted 5,358 lakes in Nepal. The eight districts which are rich in lakes are Humla (381), Taplejung (380), Kapilvastu (351), Solukhumbu (339), Dolpa (210), Rupendehi (289), Banke (243) and Dhanusa (230). The following table shows the list of lakes according to altitude:
| Altitude | Number of Lakes | Percentage (%) |
| 499 | 2,712 | 51 |
| 500-2,999 | 419 | 8 |
| 3,000-3,999 | 116 | 2 |
| 4,000 | 2,111 | 39 |
| Total | 5,358 | 100 |
Similarly, NLCDC has documented a field base data of lakes situated below 3000m altitude in 62 districts of Nepal and preparing for its publication.Furthermore, NLCDC plans for the field based inventory of lakes in far western region too.
Community Welfare
NLCDC has been frequently conducting public awareness and lake conservation orientation programs to the...
Ramsar Sites
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