Poverty and Fear Plague Majhi Community Living Near Kali Gandaki River Amid Unchecked Sand Mining
Summary
The Majhi community living near the Kali Gandaki River faces poverty, displacement fears from unchecked sand mining, and lack of government support.
Key Points
- The Majhi community near the Kali Gandaki River lives in poverty with houses in poor condition and lacks land ownership documentation.
- Illegal sand mining in the Kali Gandaki River threatens the settlement with flooding and erosion, especially during monsoon season.
- Despite government promises, no effective measures have been taken to protect the settlement or provide livelihoods to the community.
- The Majhi community is frustrated by continuous neglect from political leaders, who only visit during elections with promises that remain unfulfilled.
