Activists want President to act to convert ‘Kathmandu View Tower’ into National Library

Thousands of books and historical manuscripts are at risk of damage as the Lalitpur-based National Library building has fallen into disrepair following the 2015 earthquakes.

A group of heritage activists and conservationists have submitted a memorandum to President Bidya Devi Bhandari asking her to stop the ongoing construction of the Kathmandu View Tower commercial building at the Old Bus Park near Ratnapark and develop the structure to house the National Library. They have also suggested operating the planned bus terminal at the basement of the building.