Kathmandu. KATHMANDU — The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) is all set to make the Kathmandu Metropolitan City bright and safe by using smart technology in street lights and high masts.

This has been mentioned in the policy and program of the fiscal year 2083/084.

“Necessary infrastructure works will be carried out for the protection of the river banks and public places within the metropolis area based on the database,” the government’s policy and programme states, adding that an integrated mechanism would be formed to make arrangements for the highest return of public finances and to avoid inconvenience to the metropolis residents by coordinating among the bodies implementing physical infrastructure development and service operation within the metropolitan area. For this, a GIS-based monitoring system will be developed and put into practice. ’

Similarly, the policies and programs include making arrangements to update the electronic building permit system in a timely manner and to integrate the biometric system with the national identity card system, to use the Kathmandu Metropolitan City’s electronic building permit system while issuing loans by pledging houses and land in the metropolis by coordinating with banks and financial institutions, and to give 15 percent discount on map pass fee while constructing buildings for the first time in the name of women, people with disabilities and senior citizens Yes.

The Policies and Programmes reads, “Arrangements will be made to insure all types of buildings and physical structures in the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) at concessional rates for risk transfer and financial security.” v. Risk survey and retrofitting and necessary maintenance will be started with the participation of the community. ’

Similarly, the KMC has also prioritized the development of safe, systematic and sustainable urban transport system through the promotion of road safety, efficient traffic management and quality public transport.

“The concept of a vibrant and prosperous city will be implemented by gradually expanding night transport service through shared transportation,” he said. Collaboration will be made to make public transport service dignified and credible,” the government’s policy and programmes reads, adding that the new market and Chamati land pooling projects operated by the Kathmandu Metropolitan City would be handed over by making legal provisions regarding the transfer of land development projects. The Manohara land integration project will be completed within the coming fiscal year by arranging necessary budget. ’

The government has been requested to operate and manage the Sundhara Dharahara area, establish and operate a modern convention centre at Bhrikutimandap and provide the Kathmandu Plaza building to the Kathmandu Metropolitan City for public use in a sustainable manner.

“Coordination will be made with the Government of Nepal to approve and implement the action plan for the management of the people rescued from the vulnerable settlements on the banks of the rivers and public places,” the policy and programmes reads. ’