Opinion | No more delay in shelter for displaced squatters
Summary
More than a month and a half after the demolition of squatter settlements in Kathmandu and Kavrepalchowk, displaced families remain in inadequate temporary shelters as the government has yet to implement a concrete plan for their permanent resettlement.
Key Points
- The Balendra Shah administration began demolishing squatter settlements along riverbanks to relocate landless residents to safer permanent housing.
- Over 170 families remain in temporary, inadequately prepared shelters in Kathmandu Valley and Kavrepalchowk, facing hardships especially among vulnerable groups.
- Concerns arise over the suitability of these temporary shelters, including a reported death due to inadequate healthcare and other essential services.
- The government has yet to provide a clear timeline or plan for permanent resettlement despite promises and public expectations following recent elections.
