Manohara Model Settlement Project Remains Incomplete After 24 Years
Summary
The Manohara Land Pooling Project, initiated 24 years ago to create a well-equipped model settlement in Bhaktapur, remains incomplete with locals facing severe hardships due to disorganized parking, lack of infrastructure, and governance issues.
Key Points
- The Manohara Land Pooling Project began 24 years ago aiming to develop a model settlement near Kathmandu but remains unfinished.
- Residents face daily difficulties due to unauthorized bus parking, poor road conditions, and lack of basic infrastructure like drinking water and electricity.
- Local committees managing the project have been criticized for lack of transparency and alleged corruption, delaying progress further.
- The area intended to be a model settlement has deteriorated into disorganized settlements with illegal activities and environmental neglect.
