Observation of Squatter Settlements in Kathmandu and Bhaktapur
Summary
Hisila Yami and associates visited squatter settlements in Kathmandu and Bhaktapur, highlighting the plight of displaced squatters, urgent humanitarian needs, and the necessity of proper resettlement before clearing settlements.
Key Points
- Squatters in Kathmandu and Bhaktapur are fearful and skeptical about government registration and resettlement processes.
- Immediate humanitarian needs include proper food, healthcare for lactating mothers, and education for children displaced from squatter settlements.
- The apartment built in Ichangu Narayan for squatters has been misused by NGOs and political cronies, and should be allocated for genuine squatters.
- Long-term solutions require mass housing development, land pooling, and empowering the Kathmandu Valley Development Authority for planned urbanization and resettlement.
