Prime Minister Balen Shah Assures No Citizen Will Be Displaced
Summary
Prime Minister Balen Shah assured that no citizen will be displaced amid slum removals in Kathmandu Valley and emphasized the government's commitment to providing safe and permanent housing for landless citizens.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Balen Shah stated that the government has no intention of displacing citizens or making anyone homeless amid slum removals in Kathmandu Valley.
- The government has repealed sections of the Land Act, 2021, via an ordinance to remove legal obstacles for housing solutions for landless citizens.
- A process of digital data collection and verification is underway to identify genuine landless people for transparent and sustainable solutions.
- The government plans to relocate people from unsafe settlements to safe, organized areas while ensuring no injustice in settlement management.
