Kathmandu, June 21

Municipal Assembly of Kathmandu Metropolitan City today passed its policies and programmes  for fiscal 2019-20, presented by Mayor Bidya Sundar Shakya.

Kathmandu metropolis stated that the annual policies and programmes had adapted the government vision of ‘Prosperous Nepal: Happy Nepalis’ and has accorded high priority to the interests and needs of Kathmanduites with special focus on economically, socially and culturally backward groups.

According to the document, the metropolis will follow the principles of transparency, financial discipline and social justice while carrying out development activities.

“Corruption-free rule of law will be guaranteed as good governance is the foundation stone of democracy. The policy of encouraging local know-how, skills and capacity will be adopted to raise the living standard of locals,” it reads.

The policies and programmes also stated that activities of Kathmandu Metropolitan City  will be guided by the policy of conservation and promotion of cultural, historical and religious heritages. “Special attention will be paid to environment protection, climate change and resilience, while formulating and implementing physical and social development plans,” it stated.

KMC also announced that the role of Urban Planning Commission will be made effective for research, analysis, monitoring, supervision and evaluation of local development plans and projects to ensure that the annual policies and programmes are implemented.

The document has emphasised on creation of ‘a city with prosperous, balanced and sustainable development’ by exercising the powers conferred by the Local Government Operation Act-2017.

KMC said Balaju Baisdhara Park would be upgraded into a cultural and religious park. Construction of central building of KMC, vertical smart parking building, tourism trail and Buddha Park in Koteshwor have been included as key development projects for the fiscal 2019-20.

The policies and programmes of the metropolis include  five headings, 26 subheadings and 138 points.

According to KMC, the  Municipal Assembly had endorsed the policies and programmes  incorporating suggestions of its members.