Kathmandu Metropolitan City Prioritizes Urban Transport, Land Pooling, and Social Security in FY 2083/84 Policy

Kathmandu. Kathmandu Metropolitan City has prioritized urban transport improvement, land pooling project management, and social security plans in its upcoming fiscal year 2083/84 policy and programs.

With the goal of developing road safety and a sustainable urban transport system, the metropolis will build pedestrian and cycle-friendly infrastructure. Furthermore, to realize the concept of a vibrant and prosperous city, it has been announced that night-time transport services will be gradually expanded through 'Sajha Yatayat'.

Legal arrangements will be made to hand over the New Bazaar and Chahmati land pooling projects, which have been operating for years, and budget will be allocated to complete the Manohara land pooling project within the upcoming fiscal year.

In the policy and programs publicized on Sunday, the metropolis stated that it will request the Nepal government to manage and utilize cultural and historical areas, operate the Sundhara Dharahara area, establish a state-of-the-art convention center at Bhrikutimandap, and bring the Kathmandu Plaza building under the metropolis's long-term use, and will take initiatives for its acquisition.

In the social sector, a work plan will be implemented in coordination with the federal government for the management of individuals rescued from risky settlements along riverbanks and public places.

The policy and programs mention that arrangements for 'collective housing' will be made by identifying suitable locations in collaboration with the federal and provincial governments for urban poor, displaced, and destitute families.