Koshi Province Government Faces Delays in Constructing Permanent Administrative Buildings Due to Land Acquisition Issues
Summary
Koshi Province has failed to build permanent administrative buildings nearly a decade after federalism, with many ministries still operating from rented houses in Biratnagar. Province minister Bidur Kumar Limthep says the main hurdle is land acquisition, and the government expects the issue to be resolved within a few months.
Key Points
- Koshi Province government still runs many ministries and offices from rented buildings, despite spending large sums annually on rent.
- Minister Bidur Kumar Limthep says the main obstacle to building permanent structures is the lack of acquired land.
- The province is seeking at least 10 bighas of land in the Greater Birat Area, preferably through free donation to avoid financial and legal complications.
- Officials say construction will begin only after legal land acquisition, technical studies, and budgetary approval are completed.
