Govt to provide temporary housing, cash support for displaced squatters in Kathmandu
Summary
The government of Nepal has decided to provide one-time resettlement grants and temporary housing assistance to squatters displaced from settlements in Kathmandu Valley, along with special care for vulnerable groups and ensuring education and health services continuity.
Key Points
- The government will provide a one-time resettlement grant of Rs 25,000 to displaced squatters in Kathmandu Valley.
- Temporary housing assistance will be offered with Rs 15,000 per month for families of up to five members, plus Rs 2,000 for each additional member for three months.
- Elderly, persons with disabilities, and vulnerable individuals unable to secure accommodation will be placed in designated holding centers.
- The Cabinet approved foreign grants from Switzerland and China for municipal revenue enhancement and Araniko Highway maintenance projects.
