KATHMANDU, JUNE 6
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Urban Development, Prakash Man Singh, has said that the upcoming fiscal year's budget has prioritised the cleanliness of Kathmandu Valley's rivers and the development of river corridors, with a dedicated allocation of Rs 34.02 billion.
Speaking at a tree transplant programme along the Bagmati corridor organised by the Kathmandu Valley Development Authority, Minister Singh stressed the need for collective responsibility in protecting the environment and restoring rivers such as the Bagmati, Bishnumati, and Dhobikhola from sewage contamination.
He also urged communities to care for newly planted trees and remain vigilant against river encroachment.
