The metropolis had adopted a policy of converting bus stops into traditional-style bus stops starting in the fiscal year 2079/80.
The construction of the palchas built under the Cultural Heritage Tourism Metropolitan Pride project is nearing completion at various locations in Kathmandu Metropolitan City. Rabindra Rijal, senior engineer of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, has stated that all the work on the palchas will be completed within the next month.
He says, 'The work has reached the final stage. Painting and laying blocks between the palchas in some places are still to be done,' he said, 'Most of the other palcha work has been completed. Now the painting work will also be completed within a month.' Rijal has said that the palcha construction work will be completed at a cost lower than the estimated amount. He says that the palcha construction work will be completed at a cost of less than 80 million.
Kalanki 2, Babarmahal 1, Baneshwor 2, Civil Hospital 2, Tinkune 2, Koteshwor 3, Balkumari 1, Sinamangal 1, Airport 1, Chabahil 3, Basundhara 1, Bishalnagar 1, Baluwatar 1, Ratnapark 1, National Assembly Hall 1, NAC 2 places together with the Metropolitan and various wards Rijal has stated that the work of constructing more than 30 palchas has reached the final stage.
The metropolis had adopted a policy of converting bus stops into traditional-style falchas from the fiscal year 2079/80. In the previous fiscal year 2079/80, a budget of only Rs 10 million was allocated to construct 50 falchas.
