Pokhara Metropolitan City Halts Demolition Drive for Firke River Structures
Summary
Pokhara Metropolitan City has halted its demolition drive on the banks of the Firke River with 55 illegal structures still standing, delaying the tourism corridor project supported by the Asian Development Bank.
Key Points
- Pokhara Metropolitan City has demolished 105 illegal structures on the Firke Riverbank but 55 permanent and institutional structures remain.
- Demolition has been delayed due to legal processes and some structures include government and community buildings.
- The halt in demolition has slowed progress on the Firke tourism corridor project backed by the Asian Development Bank.
- Environmental activists demand immediate removal of remaining structures to continue construction of the pedestrian and cycle lanes.
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