Government announces Vision Kathmandu 2040 with integrated urban infrastructure plan
Summary
The government has launched Vision Kathmandu 2040 to transform urban infrastructure in the Kathmandu Valley, including smart mobility and electric public transport initiatives.
Key Points
- The government unveiled Vision Kathmandu 2040 focusing on integrated urban infrastructure development in Kathmandu Valley.
- The plan includes underpasses, flyovers, river corridor infrastructure, park construction, waste management, and underground electricity wiring.
- A smart urban mobility programme will be introduced featuring electric public buses, charging stations and smart bus stops.
- Pokhara Valley will also see a transition to electric public transport as part of an e-mobility expansion plan.
