Lalitpur metropolis to establish ‘project bank’, ‘labor bank’

PATAN: Lalitpur metropolitan city has incorporated ‘project bank’ and ‘labor bank’ in its policies and programs for the coming fiscal year, 2024/25.

The policies and programs presented by Mayor Chiri Babu Maharjan mentioned that a trend would be developed to formulate the annual budget and programs by selecting projects from the ‘project bank’ from next year.

The policies and programs mentioned that an arrangement would be made to formulate the annual budget and programs by preparing a mid-term expenditure framework as per the periodic plan from next year.

Similarly, a ‘program implementation action plan’ and ‘procurement plan’ would be mandatorily formulated for the effective implementation of the budget and programs.

The cost of continuation of incomplete projects for a long as well as those projects which are not technically, socially and economically feasible in the metropolitan city would be cut out.

Similarly, coordination and collaboration would be made with bodies concerned for the construction of overhead bridges along the Lalitpur ring road section and other appropriate spots to address vehicle pressure and convenience for pedestrians.

The metropolis will operate tipper as well as other good-carrier vehicles only from the corridor (Nakkhu, Bagmati), read the policies and programs.

The metropolitan city has set a target of establishing an exhibition hall to display indigenous crafts.