Landless squatters question government’s commitment to resolving land issues
Summary
The government’s annual policy includes limited direct measures on land issues, raising concerns among landless squatters and activists amid eviction campaigns and prolonged displacement. Promises on land banks, farmer registration, and housing remain largely unimplemented, fueling protests and demands for secure land rights.
Key Points
- Only four of 100 points in the government policy address land-related issues, causing concern among landless communities.
- The government plans to establish a land bank to bring unused farmland back, targeting young people, women, and landless groups.
- Eviction drives in Kathmandu Valley displaced about 20,000 people, contradicting government promises of housing security.
- Landless groups demand dialogue-based solutions and secure land ownership amid ongoing displacement and eviction campaigns.
