Urmila Tamang and Others Face Hardship in Holding Centers
Summary
Landless people like Urmila Tamang face severe hardships in Kathmandu's holding centers after being displaced from settlements, struggling with inadequate support and resources despite government efforts.
Key Points
- Urmila Tamang, a disabled landless woman, suffers severe hardship at the Gongabu holding center after being displaced from a settlement.
- Hundreds of landless families were moved to holding centers following government clearance of riverbank settlements in Kathmandu.
- Flooding submerged the Radhaswami Satsang holding center, forcing relocation of affected families to KhariPati holding center in Bhaktapur.
- Government provided initial rehabilitation grants but many families still struggle without adequate support, and complaints of misuse of funds have emerged.
