CHITWAN:The government has launched a new programme called the “People’s Embankment” since this year for controlling the damage caused by big and medium size rivers. This programme has been brought keeping in mind the huge loss of life and property due to the floods and inundation caused by these rivers. The government has earmarked Rs 1 billion under this programme to be implemented at seven different places, said Ministry of Irrigation joint secretary Sheetalbabu Regmi. Embankments are to be constructed in the Narayani, Kankai, Rato, Lakhandehi, Rapti, Mahakali and Tinau rivers under the programme for minimizing the damage caused by these rivers. Joint secretary Regmi said Rs 200 million has been allocated for the programme to be implemented in Chitwan and Nawalparasi districts.