Minister Rawal visits squatters' settlements in Jhapa, vows to address problems
Summary
Minister Pratibha Rawal visited squatters' settlements in Jhapa and promised permanent solutions to the problems of landless residents. She said land ownership certificates for people in Buddhashanti Rural Municipality would be issued within two months.
Key Points
- Minister Pratibha Rawal visited Damak, Kankai, Arjundhara and Buddhashanti to hear grievances from landless squatters and residents of unsystematic settlements.
- She assured locals in Buddhashanti Rural Municipality-4 that the government would address squatters' issues permanently and issue land ownership certificates within two months.
- Rawal also met chief administrative officers from all 15 local levels in Jhapa and directed them to work quickly and in a result-oriented manner.
- Lawmaker Ramesh Prasai said the visit was aimed at addressing longstanding problems of landless residents.
