When the Baburam Bhattarai-led government started demolishing buildings in order to expand roads in Kathmandu, there was both public acclaim and opprobrium. Many lauded the government for summoning the political will to undertake such a massive initiative. Many others were angry at what was perceived to be the indiscriminate destruction of private property. Later, the inhabitants of the Valley started to face serious problems as a result of the demolition. For many months, the government focused only on destroying buildings and much less on constructing roads. There was a lot of dust in the air and this increased respiratory illnesses among Valley residents. When it rained the roads became muddy, leaving many streets almost impassable. There were also complaints that the government wasn't paying enough attention to matters such as building sidewalks, drainage systems and planting trees. This, it was thought, would have tremendous environmental consequences.
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Road construction began in certain key areas of the Kathmandu district. Over the past six months, roads were being expanded in many other parts of the city as well. It will take some time before the expansion process is complete. Only then will it become evident whether the entire process was a success or not. It is not immediately apparent
whether the roads being constructed are of good quality or not. In the meantime, however, some preliminary comments can be made. Many of the fears of those who opposed road expansion have not come to pass. The government, it appears, has been receptive to criticism. In many parts of the city, large sidewalks have been constructed, making access for pedestrians easy. It also appears that some attention is being paid to the construction of drains. A few months ago, when road construction was in its preliminary phases, massive rainfall led to flooding. More recently, however, there hasn't been any such problem.
The government is now planning to expand the Ring Road from Kalanki to Koteshwor with help from the Chinese government. Environmental activists have protested this plan, as it will lead to over a thousand trees along the road
being cut down. This is a major problem. Kathmandu city already suffers from a lack of greenery. The trees along the Ring Road contribute substantially to the city’s well-being. In response to protesters, the government has stated that it will plant five trees for every three that are chopped down. However, it will take time for the newly planted saplings to grow and in the meantime, the capital will suffer. The authorities thus need to ensure that they cut down trees only when absolutely necessary. Furthermore, there needs to be a long-term plan to ensure that the planted trees are properly taken care of in the years ahead.
source:-ekantipur
भिडियो हेर्न तल यो बक्सको बिचमा क्लिक गर्नुहोस
Road construction began in certain key areas of the Kathmandu district. Over the past six months, roads were being expanded in many other parts of the city as well. It will take some time before the expansion process is complete. Only then will it become evident whether the entire process was a success or not. It is not immediately apparent
whether the roads being constructed are of good quality or not. In the meantime, however, some preliminary comments can be made. Many of the fears of those who opposed road expansion have not come to pass. The government, it appears, has been receptive to criticism. In many parts of the city, large sidewalks have been constructed, making access for pedestrians easy. It also appears that some attention is being paid to the construction of drains. A few months ago, when road construction was in its preliminary phases, massive rainfall led to flooding. More recently, however, there hasn't been any such problem.
The government is now planning to expand the Ring Road from Kalanki to Koteshwor with help from the Chinese government. Environmental activists have protested this plan, as it will lead to over a thousand trees along the road
being cut down. This is a major problem. Kathmandu city already suffers from a lack of greenery. The trees along the Ring Road contribute substantially to the city’s well-being. In response to protesters, the government has stated that it will plant five trees for every three that are chopped down. However, it will take time for the newly planted saplings to grow and in the meantime, the capital will suffer. The authorities thus need to ensure that they cut down trees only when absolutely necessary. Furthermore, there needs to be a long-term plan to ensure that the planted trees are properly taken care of in the years ahead.
source:-ekantipur
भिडियो हेर्न तल यो बक्सको बिचमा क्लिक गर्नुहोस
