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- The National Planning Commission has announced that reconstruction following the Genji movement is now included in the implementation plan of the 16th periodic plan.
- The plan mandates all three government levels to document damaged government structures, records, and assets, prioritizing their reconstruction.
- The Commission reported that 2,671 buildings were damaged during the Genji movement, resulting in physical losses estimated at NPR 8.45 billion.
March 26, Kathmandu – The reconstruction efforts following the Genji movement have now been incorporated into the implementation plan for the 16th periodic plan.
The National Planning Commission has released the implementation plan for the 16th Plan (2024/25–2028/29), which also includes ministry-specific action plans.
Accordingly, all three levels of government are now required to prioritize reconstruction efforts. The plan specifies that documentation and detailed inventories of damaged government structures, records, and other assets caused by the movement will be prepared across federal, provincial, and local levels.
The Commission stated that the extent of economic and other damages to public property, infrastructure, and private businesses will be studied and analyzed to assess reconstruction needs.
A strategy has been outlined to coordinate with provincial and local governments to allocate the necessary budget for reconstruction and restoration efforts. Prioritization will be based on the nature of the affected government bodies and the severity of damages, with detailed plans for reconstruction and rehabilitation developed accordingly.
The Commission also indicated that comprehensive plans will be designed and implemented to protect public assets of historical and archaeological significance.
Additionally, the reconstruction policy emphasizes the use of cost-effective, safe, environmentally friendly techniques, along with the utilization of local resources and construction materials.
To mitigate risks from natural disasters and other hazards, the policy includes provisions to insure all types of government and transportation assets.
Details of the Damage are as follows:
During the Genji movement on September 8 and 9, extensive human casualties, looting, vandalism, and arson caused damage to government structures, private, and community properties.
According to the Commission, a total of 2,671 buildings were damaged nationwide. The total physical damage during the movement amounts to NPR 8.45 billion.
Of this, 53% of damage was to government and public property, 40% to the private sector, and 7% to other areas. Broken down by asset type, building damages accounted for NPR 3.93 billion, vehicles NPR 1.29 billion, other physical assets NPR 2.04 billion, cash and valuables NPR 281 million, and other temporary and private assets NPR 902 million.
