Gorkha, Aug 8: The locals of Gorkha and Dhading affected by the Budhi Gandaki Hydro Power Project have demanded the grant assistance for reconstructing quake-ravaged houses and compensation for their land assets which the government decided to freeze.
At an assembly organized by Aarughat Chamber of Commerce with support of Gorkha Chamber of Commerce and Industry, participants drew the attention of the government towards the urgency in taking a decision citing the continued delay in distribution of reconstruction grant and land compensation.
In the assembly presided over by Aarughat Chamber of Commerce Chairman, Budhi Prasad Shrestha, locals of Bishal Nagar affected by the hydro project were also present. They demanded first starting the process of grant agreement in Budhi Gandaki area as such agreement has already been held with the quake-stricken in other VDCs.
The meeting took a seven-point decision along with the demand for grant assistance and compensation, Aarughat’s Ganesh Shrestha said.
Shrestha added that the rumour that hydro power projects reservoir would overflow flooding the Aarughat Bazaar had consequently disrupted business and trade along with the regular process of land transaction.
Around 14 VDCs including the villages at the hydro power project sector are yet to reach the grant agreement with the government.
National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) regional office in Gorkha said the locals affected by Budhi Gandaki would soon be able to reach the grant agreement and that the government would distribute the money at the earliest. RSS
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