Government Orders Eviction of Encroachments in Kailali and Kanchanpur
Summary
The Nepalese government has initiated the eviction of encroachments on public lands and forests in Kailali and Kanchanpur districts of Sudurpashchim Province, aiming to resolve long-standing issues related to illegal settlements and land grabs.
Key Points
- The Government of Nepal's Ministry of Home Affairs has ordered removal of encroachments on public land and forests nationwide.
- The first phase of eviction has begun in Kailali and Kanchanpur districts in Sudurpashchim Province due to significant encroachments.
- Kailali faces a severe situation with over 130,000 squatters and 21,000 hectares of forest land encroached.
- Authorities plan to differentiate genuine squatters from encroachers and develop management plans for the former.
- Political complexities exist as squatters have been used as vote banks, complicating eviction efforts.
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