Kathmandu: Prime Minister Balendra Shah held discussions with members of the House of Representatives elected from the Bagmati province. The meeting took place at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, focusing on various issues, including sustainable infrastructure development, agriculture, tourism, health, education, and governance for the fiscal year 2082/83 BS.
According to National News Agency Nepal, lawmakers highlighted the problems, potentials, and plans of their constituencies, presenting several demands and suggestions. Ashika Tamang from Dhading-1 emphasized the need for a modern waste management system in Sisdole and Bancharedanda, effective monitoring of the ‘Green Sticker’ to control vehicle pollution, and a special education package for the Chepang and Tamang communities. She also called for prioritizing the Sitapaila-Dharke alternative route.
Yubaraj Dulal from Sindhupalchowk urged the drafting of a law for monkey control, protection of high-risk settlements along the Melamchi and Indrawati rivers, and resolving payment issues related to the Melamchi drinking water project. Meanwhile, Badankumar Bhandari from Kavrepalanchowk advocated for advancing the Sunkoshi-3 reservoir project, developing Dhulikhel as the capital of Bagmati Province, widening the Araniko Highway to four lanes, and establishing a specialized regional hospital in Paanchkhal.
Hari Dhakal from Chitwan-1 proposed a safari route with a bicycle lane along the Rapti River and expanding irrigation through the construction of a high dam. Pukar Bam from Kathmandu-4 stressed the importance of implementing the Pashupati Area master plan, improving transparency with a ‘National Budget Dashboard,’ and introducing an integrated infrastructure development act. Dr. Krishnahari Budhathoki from Ramechhap urged efforts to stop migration, create employment, and complete stalled road projects on time.
Prime Minister Shah assured the lawmakers of his commitment to gradually addressing the issues raised, based on budget and priorities. The meeting concluded with a resolution to accelerate the overall development of Bagmati Province through effective coordination among federal, provincial, and local levels.