Muga awaits revival after losing its past glory
Summary
Muga village in Dhankuta, once a vibrant settlement and the ancestral home of the late former Prime Minister Surya Bahadur Thapa, has been left nearly deserted by migration and conflict. Locals and ward officials are calling for road, water, education and tourism development to revive the area.
Key Points
- Muga village in Dhankuta has lost much of its population over the past two and a half decades as residents migrated elsewhere and the armed conflict disrupted life.
- The village still lacks blacktopped roads, reliable drinking water, better health services and improved educational opportunities.
- Local officials say they are trying to improve infrastructure, but limited resources have slowed progress.
- Residents believe tourism and agriculture could help restore Muga’s vibrancy because of its history, old houses and temples.
