Rupandehi’s continued urban sprawl comes at a cost for agriculture in the periphery

Expansion of roads, bridges and services has transformed farmland into an economic corridor, luring thousands of families from hill districts with jobs and opportunities.

Two decades ago, much of the land that now hosts bustling markets, concrete homes and educational institutions in Rupandehi was fertile farmland. Today, that same stretch has emerged as a major centre of economic activity, reflecting the rapid urban transformation of the Butwal–Tilottama corridor in Lumbini Province.