Kathmandu Valley Mayors Forum Chairman Chiribabu Maharjan Calls for Federal Government Leadership in Waste Management
Summary
Chiribabu Maharjan has urged the federal government to lead a long-term solution to waste management in the Kathmandu Valley, saying local governments cannot handle the problem separately. He said the government must decide on the existing private-company agreement and take decisive initiative with the prime minister’s leadership.
Key Points
- Chiribabu Maharjan said the federal government must lead a scientific, long-term waste management plan for the Kathmandu Valley.
- He argued that local governments in the valley cannot realistically run separate waste processing centers.
- Maharjan said the current agreement with Nepwaste and Finis has not been implemented and is creating legal complications for municipalities.
- He called for cooperation among all valley municipalities and immediate decisive action from the prime minister.
