Budhanilkantha shrine put forward for UNESCO World Heritage listing
KATHMANDU: Budhanilkantha Municipality in Kathmandu has been making efforts to include the Budhanilkantha Temple on the UNESCO World Heritage List, Mayor Mitharam Adhikari said.
Addressing a programme organised to mark the municipality’s 12th establishment day today, the mayor said discussions on the nomination had taken place at various stages with the relevant bodies and parties of the Government of Nepal and that efforts have been made to include the Budhanilkantha shrine on the UNESCO list.
He said the municipality has become active in reclaiming expropriated public land.
Mayor Adhikari said education, health, infrastructure and sports were prioritised, and the education sector budget was increased to Rs 130 million, with day meals provided to students up to grade 10.
The municipality has been awarding a community school that achieves a GPA of 4.0 with Rs 500,000, and students with Rs 100,000.
The municipality has been treating more than 300 patients daily at the municipal hospital.
On the occasion of the founding day, Bagmati Province’s Minister for Labour, Employment and Transport, Jayram Thapa, expressed appreciation for the work carried out by Budhanilkantha Municipality in development, good governance and service delivery.
Deputy Mayor Anita Lama said the municipality’s elected representatives and all staff have been working to make the services received by the people results‑oriented.
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