Ministerial Quarters Reconstruction Underway
Summary
The ministerial quarters in Bhainsipati, damaged during the Biplav movement, are being rebuilt at a cost of about 40 crore rupees. Officials expect the work to finish by the end of Asauj, after which ministers may move in again after Dashain-Tihar.
Key Points
- The ministerial government quarters in Bhainsipati are being reconstructed with an investment of around 40 crore rupees after damage caused during the Netra Bikram Chand (Biplav) movement.
- The reconstruction is being carried out in three phases, with contracts already signed for 27 buildings and additional interior and furnishing work.
- Engineers say the project is targeted for completion by the end of Asauj, which could allow ministers to move in after Dashain-Tihar.
- The original ministerial housing project in Bhainsipati began in 2076 BS to replace cramped quarters in Pulchok, but the buildings were later damaged by arson.
