The Ministry of Urban Development has formally begun the reconstruction of government structures damaged during the Gen-Z protests. Secretary Gopal Prasad Sigdel informed that the ministry aims to complete all reconstruction works within the next two years, based on detailed studies and expert assessments.
Speaking at a meeting of the Development, Economic Affairs, and Good Governance Committee under the National Assembly on Wednesday, Secretary Sigdel stated that around 600 government buildings have been listed for reconstruction. Among them, about 200 buildings fall under the “yellow category,” requiring detailed damage assessments by expert teams before construction begins.
He added that structures with moderate damage are targeted to be rebuilt within six months to one year. Sigdel emphasized the need for experts to handle damage assessments, cost estimation, and design preparation. “Structures such as the Supreme Court, the western block of Singha Durbar, and the Parliament building have suffered major damage. Once the assessment reports are received, their reconstruction will begin immediately,” he said.
At the same meeting, Physical Infrastructure and Transport Secretary Keshav Kumar Sharma informed that the budget allocated for some projects in the current fiscal year has been temporarily suspended. According to him, the government formed after the Gen-Z movement has re-prioritized the annual budget to focus resources on essential projects.
Sharma clarified that the move does not constitute a budget cut but a re-prioritization. “Some local-level projects may be affected due to temporary suspension, but it is necessary to ensure the continuation of priority projects,” he said. He also reaffirmed that the government is consistently prioritizing national pride projects.
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