KMC declared free from street dwellers

Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has officially declared its administrative area free of street dwellers. The announcement was made by Acting Mayor Sunita Dangol at a program held at the KMC central office.

Dangol signed agreements with key stakeholders, including the Nepal Police, the District Administration Office, and the Manavsewa Ashram. These partnerships aim to ensure the successful implementation of the campaign to manage and support vulnerable individuals found living on the streets.

Under the agreement, any street dwellers identified in public spaces moving forward will be managed through an integrated system. Inspector General of Police Dan Bahadur Karki, Chief District Officer Ishwar Raj Paudel, and Manavsewa Ashram Chairperson Ramji Adhikari were present to sign the accord on behalf of their respective organizations.

KMC has been allocating an average of Rs 20 million annually in collaboration with the Manavsewa Ashram since 2074 BS (approximately 2017-2018). The Manavsewa Ashram, a non-profit organization founded in 2012, is dedicated to making Nepal a country free of street people by assisting the impoverished, disabled, homeless, and those with physical or psychological challenges.