KATHMANDU, APRIL 14

The historical Dharahara tower is all set to be inaugurated on coming April 24 as the reconstruction of the tower is on the final stage.

Chief Executive Officer of the National Reconstruction Authority (NRA), Sushil Gyawali shared preparation are made in a way that Prime Minster KP Sharma Oli is going to inaugurate the tower.

The 25 April 2015 massive earthquake had devastated historical heritages, including the Dharahara tower.

With the accomplishment of most of the reconstruction works, NRA is all set to prepare a programme for a decade-long mega campaign for building disaster risk free Nepal, CEO Gyawali added.

The 18th meeting of the NRA's Direction Committee presided over by its chairperson and prime minister KP Sharma Oli on Tuesday decided to prepare the project proposal so as to initiate the campaign next year.

As informed a proposal to that end is being developed in collaboration with the NRA's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority.

On the occasion, PM Oli said the success of post-earthquake reconstruction was our worth showcasing achievement.

The meeting has also decided to chart out a proposal on long-term reconstruction programme of urban area keeping into consideration the reconstruction of antique settlement and World Heritage Site, including Kathmandu Valley and take it ahead through upcoming year's budget and programme.