Government Forms New Committee to Resolve Land Issues After Dissolving Previous Commission
Summary
The Nepali government has formed the 20th committee to address land issues, appointing Balbhadra Bastola as chair, aiming to resolve problems of landless Dalits, squatters, and unorganized settlers across provinces like Lumbini and Koshi.
Key Points
- The government formed a new 'Land Problem Resolution Committee' chaired by Balbhadra Bastola to resolve land-related issues.
- This new committee replaces the dissolved land commission following amendments to the Land Act, 2021.
- There are over 1.2 million landless Dalits, squatters, and unorganized settlers in Nepal, with Lumbini Province facing the largest share of the problem.
- The amended act restricts land distribution in risky areas and mandates alternative settlements for displaced landless individuals.
