Opinion | Are we building roads, or just breaking mountains?

Summary

Bajhang faces a crisis where unscientific road construction and climate change are causing soil erosion and displacement, threatening both nature and communities.

Key Points
  • Bajhang’s natural beauty contrasts with challenges of poverty, inaccessibility, and environmental strain.
  • Unplanned road construction is causing soil erosion and landslides, undermining local settlements.
  • Climate change impacts are severely felt in Bajhang, affecting agriculture and water sources.
  • Development must balance nature and human needs to preserve Bajhang’s environment and communities.
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