Kathmandu Metropolitan City has launched an initiative to fence riverbanks and vulnerable public land throughout all 32 wards to prevent encroachment. The Public Construction Department has issued a circular asking ward offices to submit details of areas needing protection. Included in the approved budget for fiscal year 2024/25, the “Corridor Fencing Works” project is designed to safeguard open spaces and government-owned land from illegal occupation. Department chief Suresh Kumar Rai stated that the procurement process has already begun, and physical fencing will start once ward-level land data is received, ensuring long-term preservation of public assets.
