3,279 ropanis of land identified for resettlement of Bhotekoshi flood victims
Summary
A total of 277 land plots covering 3,279 ropanis have been identified for the resettlement of families displaced by the Bhotekoshi River flood in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading. The committee has recommended prioritizing safe sites and building integrated settlements with basic infrastructure rather than treating resettlement as only a land-allocation program.
Key Points
- A committee has identified 277 plots of land spanning 3,279 ropanis and 2 paisas for resettling Bhotekoshi flood victims with no other place to live.
- The largest share of identified land is in Nuwakot, followed by Rasuwa and Dhading.
- The report urges that resettlement prioritize safe areas and avoid high-risk zones even if they are near the original settlements.
- It recommends integrated settlements with roads, water, sanitation, electricity, schools, health services, communications, and open spaces, and says forest or protected areas should be used only if no other land is available.
