Prime Minister Balen Shah Pledges Permanent Solution for Squatter Settlements
Summary
Prime Minister Balen Shah has pledged to provide a permanent solution to squatter settlements by identifying genuine landless squatters and distributing land, while relocating those on Kathmandu's riverbanks to ensure safety and improve sewage management.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Balen Shah commits to identifying genuine landless squatters nationwide and distributing land to them.
- Relocation of residents from Kathmandu riverbanks is planned for safety and to improve the city’s sewage drainage system.
- Relocation efforts will be conducted humanely without force, targeting settlements obstructing sewage drainage like Thapathali, Gairigaun, and Manohara.
- The government will distinguish between encroachers and genuine squatters before land distribution, following due process.
