Bhotekoshi victims to get homes in safer areas: Chief Minister
Summary
Bagmati Province will resettle Bhotekoshi flood victims in safer areas and avoid rebuilding homes along the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli riverbanks. The provincial government also plans employment support and free education up to Grade 12 for affected children.
Key Points
- Bagmati Province Chief Minister Kiran Thapa Magar said flood-affected families from Bhotekoshi will be resettled in safer locations.
- Local governments will provide land while the provincial government builds permanent settlements; Bidur Municipality has agreed to provide land for victims in Nuwakot.
- The government is coordinating with the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry and industrialists to provide jobs to flood victims.
- Children from affected areas will receive free education up to Grade 12, and the provincial government will take responsibility for their housing.
