Beautified Metros

As a capital city, Kathmandu is witnessing a rapid growth of urban civilisation, bringing both challenges and opportunities to it. It uniquely blends antiquity and modernity but haphazard urbanisation drive has not only made it one of the world’s worst polluted cities but also damaged its pristine beauty and glory. A home to seven ancient Monument Zones, it is the seat of federal government and some regional bodies. One of the fastest-growing metropolises in South Asia, the capital city now sits on scores of structural problems. Although the country has adopted federalism, it continues to face rising demographic pressure. As a result, it is struggling to cater basic services to its residents.