The road-expansion project -first being implemented in Kathmandu and later extended to other cities of the country is a praiseworthy task. It may not be so important to go into the depth that who is the initiator- may be concern road department or the government of that time. This massive task could not have been done by single entity but with the support of multiple concerned stakeholders.
Now the capital is having a facelift with widened roads though many roads are still dusty and filthy. But should be acknowledged that the initiative and progress has been significant as with many roads are under completion or in process.
Itt is noteworthy to mention that the government now should bring out a proper urban management plan, and promulgate laws on use of residential and commercial areas. Kathmandu is already flooded with many shops at most of the road- side households, every nook and corner. Denizens needs cannot be comprised; they need to visit their nearby shops to buy things having no significant alternatives. This is promoting unregulated parking, making traffic jams as well as fatal accidents.
This kinds of situation will not allow us to leap forward for an improvement. Situation will remain stagnant and cities will be more congested and crowded in coming days. Of course opening outlets cater income to the owner of the house as well as a livelihood to the shop owner but other measures needed to devise if we all want the city to look clean, green and congestion free and aesthetically beautiful.
June 13, 2013
Kathmandu
