Acting Mayor Sunita Dangol Emphasizes Citizen-Centric Welfare State
Summary
Acting Mayor Sunita Dangol urged Kathmandu to build a citizen-centric welfare state while invoking the philanthropic legacy of Shankhadhar Sakwa during a Nepal Sambat 1147 program. She said Kathmandu Metropolitan City is expanding citizen-focused services such as bike ambulance support, free legal aid, and the Jhilimili Shahar campaign.
Key Points
- Sunita Dangol said Shankhadhar Sakwa should be remembered as a symbol of social responsibility and philanthropy, not only as the founder of Nepal Sambat.
- She argued that a welfare state must prioritize poor, marginalized and distressed citizens through citizen-friendly policies, laws and programs.
- Kathmandu Metropolitan City is running programs including bike ambulance service, free legal aid, and the Jhilimili Shahar campaign.
- The metropolis plans to build residences for Kumari, Shri Ganesh and Shri Bhairav, with a foundation stone ceremony scheduled for November 21.
