Industrial Zone Project in Naubasta, Banke Faces Delays Due to Land Disputes and Resettlement Issues
Summary
The Naubasta Industrial Zone in Banke remains stalled more than a decade after it was announced, as land disputes, squatters, and resettlement issues delay construction. Only 338 bighas of the originally proposed 525 bighas have been secured so far.
Key Points
- The proposed provincial industrial zone in Naubasta, Banke, has been delayed for years due to land acquisition and resettlement disputes.
- Only 338 bighas of the originally announced 525 bighas have land ownership certificates, and the final area may shrink further.
- Local residents say many long-term households, schools, temples, and squatters are inside the project area and need proper management before eviction.
- The Industrial Zone Management Limited says fencing and road-track work are done and the DPR revision process has begun.
