KATHMANDU: As preparations begin for the formation of a new government following the completion of the House of Representatives election, arranging official residences for ministers may not be immediately feasible.
The ministerial residence complex in Bhaisepati was severely damaged during the Gen-Z movement on September 9, leaving many buildings unfit for occupancy.
The modern housing complex, constructed at a cost of around Rs 1.34 billion, suffered extensive destruction due to vandalism, looting, and arson during the protests. Several buildings inside the compound are now in a condition that makes them unsuitable for residence.
According to the Singha Durbar Federal Secretariat Construction and Management Office, the current state of the complex does not allow ministers to move in.
As a result, authorities are preparing to arrange temporary accommodation for ministers once the new government is formed.
Officials said ministers who own houses within the Kathmandu Valley may continue living in their private residences, while rental homes will be arranged for others if necessary.
Meanwhile, the reconstruction process for the damaged ministerial residences has already begun.
The Bhaisepati complex consists of 27 buildings, many of which require extensive repairs. A technical assessment has been carried out, and authorities have called for bids to undertake reconstruction work.
Following technical and financial evaluations, the government plans to sign agreements with qualified construction companies and move ahead with rebuilding the damaged structures.
The government has set a target of completing the reconstruction work by the end of the current fiscal year in mid-July.
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