Development must respect religious sites, cultural heritage: PM Karki
Summary
Prime Minister Sushila Karki has directed authorities to ensure that development projects, including the Kathmandu-Tarai Fast Track, respect religious beliefs and cultural heritage, while preserving open spaces.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Sushila Karki emphasized that development must not harm religious beliefs and cultural heritage sites.
- She ordered that local concerns regarding the Kathmandu-Tarai Fast Track project be addressed and solutions found.
- The expressway project, managed by the Nepali Army, has reached about 45% physical progress and is expected to complete by Chaitra-end 2083 BS within Rs 213 billion cost.
- The expressway will connect Kathmandu Valley and the central Tarai region, reducing transportation cost and time, aiding national economic development.
