Revival of ecosystem improving environment in greater Rangpur

RANGPUR, Apr 06 (BSS): Re-excavation of extinct rivers, canals, beels and ponds is reviving the lost ecosystems, improving the environment and creating attractive natural beauty in greater Rangpur district.

Aadequately stored rainwater in these re-excavated reservoirs is contributing to reloading groundwater tables and conserving surface water and its optimal utilisation in agriculture and household activities.

All these have become possible following implementation of the government's five-year term (2019-2024) 'Expansion of irrigation in greater Rangpur district through best uses of surface water and conservation of rainwater project (EIRP)'.

Rural people are reaping multidimensional benefits from the project through promoting agriculture, pisciculture, tree plantation, farming vegetables, banana and grass to feed cattle heads and rearing ducks to improve livelihoods.

The whole watery areas of re-excavated beels and ponds are now full of the chirping of various guest birds and huge varieties of lost rare species of trees on the banks creating sight beholding scenes.