Nepali Congress Candidates Unveil 'Vision 10' Development Commitment for Kathmandu Valley

Kathmandu. The 'Nepali Congress Kathmandu Valley Development Commitment Letter: Vision 10' has been unveiled on behalf of the House of Representatives candidates of the Nepali Congress in the federal capital, Kathmandu Valley.

The commitment letter was made public during a program held in Kathmandu on Thursday, with the virtual participation of candidates from all three districts, in the presence of General Secretary Pradeep Paudel.

The commitment letter states that the three districts will be treated as a single city, and an integrated urban development plan will be formulated and implemented, taking into consideration the unique characteristics of each location. The goal is to develop the valley into the world's cleanest, most beautiful, developed, modern, well-governed, and vibrant city.

The commitment letter mentions strengthening and enabling the Kathmandu Valley Development Authority to implement the Greater Federal Capital Restructuring Plan while managing the city according to the valley's carrying capacity.

Furthermore, it is stated that an integrated urban transport and smart mobility policy will be adopted to make the valley's road traffic smooth, organized, and predictable, constructing road infrastructure that includes mass transport. The plan includes developing the area as a 'Walkable City,' paying special attention to the needs of pedestrians, cyclists, and all citizens in traffic management.

The commitment letter also includes preparing integrated standards for pollution control within the valley and implementing an integrated plan for the conservation and management of public and archaeological sites. Additionally, it mentions promoting a healthy lifestyle through the conservation of surrounding national parks, public forests, and parks, while operating programs for the conservation, purification, and beautification of the valley's rivers.

A pledge has been made to ensure easy access to quality education by making the education sector contemporary, technology-friendly, and practical, and to make health services accessible, high-quality, and technology-friendly.

It also incorporates the formulation of an integrated land-use policy and the implementation of a revitalization master plan, including urban infrastructure, building codes, and drainage management, as well as operating a command center with an early warning system for disaster management.

Commitments have been made to create employment opportunities, operate youth-focused programs, promote entrepreneurship in digital technology and IT sectors, and improve living standards through social security to reduce unemployment, poverty, and inequality. It mentions implementing a special plan to manage squatters and unplanned settlements.

The commitment letter also includes formulating a larger plan for the long-term solution to the drinking water problem, considering the population projection for the next 50 years, and implementing a water storage and recharge plan for groundwater conservation.

Speaking at the program, General Secretary Paudel stated that the sustainable management and development of the Kathmandu Valley are priorities for the Congress. He mentioned that the joint commitment was made for integrated development because moving collectively is more effective than moving individually. He added, 'This commitment letter will guide us to work together in the development of the valley in the coming days.'

The commitment letter includes the names of Prabhal Thapa, candidate for Kathmandu 1; Kabir Sharma, Kathmandu 2; Ramesh Aryal, Kathmandu 3; Sachin Timilsina, Kathmandu 4; Pradeep Paudel, Kathmandu 5; Krishnasubaj Baniya, Kathmandu 6; Pramodhari Guragai, Kathmandu 7; Sapana Rajbhandari, Kathmandu 8; Nanu Bastola, Kathmandu 9; and Himal Karki, Kathmandu 10.

Similarly, Kiran Neupane from Bhaktapur 1, Kabir Rana from Bhaktapur 2, Udaya Shamsher Rana from Lalitpur 1, Premkrishna Maharjan from Lalitpur 2, and Jitendra Kumar Shrestha from Lalitpur 3 have also made commitments.