Republic Monument Area Hall and Cafeteria Remain Unoperational

Kathmandu. Six years have passed since the hall and cafeteria built in the Republic Monument area within the Narayanhiti Palace Museum Development Committee premises were handed over, but they have not been operational.

The hall and cafeteria, constructed at a cost of Rs 44 crore 91 lakh 53 thousand by the Department of Urban Development and Building Construction, were handed over to the committee on January 17, 2020. The Auditor General's 63rd report has directed that the hall and cafeteria, built in the Republic Monument area spread over thirty-five ropanis of land, be brought into operation.

Within the Narayanhiti Museum premises, along with the hall and cafeteria, there are underground parking, martyr's pillar, map of Nepal's situation, and four pillars. The committee was established to develop the Narayanhiti Museum and Republic Monument as important national, historical, and cultural heritage, to protect and promote the site of respect for martyrs, and as a place for exhibiting archaeological objects.