Government Plans Temporary and Permanent Housing for Homeless Residents

The government has decided to arrange permanent housing within 15 days for homeless residents removed from Thapathali, Gairigaun, and Manohara areas in Kathmandu. According to sources from the Prime Minister’s Office, preparations are underway to relocate the homeless to three new locations this Saturday and Sunday. The process of distinguishing between genuine and non-genuine homeless individuals is expected to be completed within 15 days, with permanent housing allocated to the genuine ones. Kathmandu, April 23.

The government has resolved to provide permanent housing within 15 days for the “genuine homeless” displaced from three areas in Kathmandu. Preparations are in place to temporarily house these homeless residents, currently living in Thapathali, Gairigaun, and Manohara, at three different locations over the upcoming weekend. According to sources from the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, the government has devised this relocation plan with prior arrangements.

The Prime Minister’s Office source stated, “There have been reports suggesting the homeless are being relocated without prior preparation, which is not true. A systematic relocation process is underway.” Until Friday evening, security personnel were urging residents to vacate their settlements through loudspeaker announcements. Following the government’s announcement to remove homeless people from these three areas, some began vacating their spots as early as Friday morning.

“This issue concerns the genuine homeless. Some have been living under the pretext of being homeless but actually own houses and land,” the source added. “We will provide appropriate arrangements for the genuine homeless and remove those who are residing under false claims.” Those relocated this Saturday and Sunday will be settled in three different locations within Kathmandu. The Prime Minister’s Office has assured that the new locations will offer better housing and food arrangements compared to their current situations.