NUWAKOT: As many as 10 possible spots have been chosen for the development of three integrated settlements in Nuwakot district.

These possible sites have been selected on the basis of a report prepared by a consultancy company chosen for the selection of perspective settlements by the meeting of different stakeholders in the district held on Monday.

The selection of three final sites for the integrated settlements will be done after the in-depth study of various requirements needed for the settlements and on-site inspection, informed Bidur Khadka, Chief of District Project Implementation Unit.

Among the sites selected for the development of integrated settlements are Gankhar of Chaughada, Kolputar of Duipipal, Chandretar Khalte of Ratmate, Dumre of Shivapuri, Saharetar of Kabilas, Ratmatetar of Kakani, Thali of Budhsingh, Dihi of Shikhabesi, Deurali Bazaar of Meghang, and Bahunbesi of Narjamandap, shared the Expert and Consultancy Company.

Earlier, the Ministry of Urban Development had awarded the responsibility of preparing Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the perspective sites selected for the construction of integrated settlements to the joint venture of GIDA Nepal and Grid Shrestha.