SSP Chair visits Humla, advocates for equal access of people from remote areas to public services
Summary
Harka Sampang visited Humla and said people in remote areas should have equal access to basic public services and facilities. He also pledged to help end the danger of crossing rivers by tuin, with a suspension bridge planned over the Karnali River in Sarkegad.
Key Points
- Harka Sampang visited Adanchuli and Sarkegad rural municipalities in Humla and called for equal access to public services for remote communities.
- He said education, health and transport services are too city-centric and have contributed to population decline in rural areas.
- Sampang said he is committed to ending the need to cross rivers by tuin and rope bridge.
- A suspension bridge over the Karnali River in Khadikhet of Sarkegad rural municipality-2 is being pursued through the NGO Kadoorie.
