25 years on, Shuklaphanta displaced still await resettlement
Summary
Hundreds of families displaced 25 years ago by the expansion of Shuklaphanta National Park remain in makeshift shelters, enduring harsh monsoon conditions while awaiting government resettlement promises.
Key Points
- Hundreds of families displaced by the expansion of Shuklaphanta National Park 25 years ago still await resettlement.
- Displaced families live in makeshift shelters facing hardships during the monsoon season, including flooding and snake threats.
- Successive governments have formed 32 commissions to resolve the resettlement issue, but many families remain unsettled.
- The most recent commission identified over 2,000 families eligible for resettlement with proposed financial compensation plans.
