- Thursday, 11 June 2026
Kathmandu, June 11: The government is advancing a plan to provide free insurance to landless people and those currently staying in holding centres across the Kathmandu Valley.
Prakriti Dhakal, Deputy Secretary at the Prime Minister’s Office, announced that families housed in designated holding centres would be covered under life insurance schemes.
The initiative, to be facilitated by the Prime Minister’s Office in coordination with relevant ministries, aims to extend insurance coverage at both individual and collective levels. It will also provide educational facilities for the children of landless people.
Home Minister Sudhan Gurung inspects holding centre in Balaju
Meanwhile, Minister for Home Affairs Sudhan Gurung on Wednesday visited the holding centre in Balaju, where squatter families have been temporarily relocated.
During the inspection, Minister Gurung apologised to the families for past mismanagement and assured them that the government is committed to their proper care. “The government will manage your problems by all means. We are focused on resolving this issue,” he said.
Minister Gurung acknowledged that shortcomings may have occurred during the management process and sought the families’ understanding, reiterating the government’s seriousness in addressing their situation.
Squatter families at the holding centre raised concerns over difficulties in securing education for their children, despite being provided with accommodation. Responding promptly, Minister Gurung directed authorities to deploy a police team to ensure proper management in the area, according to the Home Minister’s secretariat.
He also instructed concerned authorities to maintain up-to-date records of the holding centre and to swiftly address any problems that arise. #nepal
