Squatter settlements in Kaski on edge following government eviction plans
Summary
Thousands of squatter families in Kaski fear eviction as the government plans to clear settlements similar to those in Kathmandu, while authorities seek alternatives to forced displacement.
Key Points
- Approximately 25,000 squatter households in Kaski have applied for land ownership certificates.
- Largest squatter settlements include Khudikhola with 700 families and others in Pokhara-29, Pokhara-17, Pokhara-1, and Pokhara-15.
- Government plans to clear squatter settlements in Kathmandu have caused anxiety in Kaski communities.
- Pokhara Metropolitan City has ordered removal of unauthorized structures on public land within 35 days.
