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19 Jun
Khula Manch, Episode 10
Guest: Surya Bhakta Sangachhe (Senior Technical Advisor, NSET)
Importance of public open spaces in times of disaster; three kinds of open spaces: living space, working space, open space; recently identified 83 open spaces by the Government of Nepal for the times of emergency; despite the laws for protection of public spaces in place, public spaces are in dilapidated condition.
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12 Jun
Khula Manch, Episode 9
Guest: Gauri Shanker Basi (Jal Utpanna Prakop Niyantran Bibhag), Nepal Association of Rafting Agents (NARA)
Degrading condition of the river producing challenges for people; poorly planned housing and development causing heavy encroachment on river banks; sand mining, a major problem in Bagmati river today; studies undertaken by the department to find out measures to conserve rivers.
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05 Jun
Khula Manch, Episode 8
Guest: Renchin Yonjan (Social Architect)
Ignored status of traffic island and gardens; requirement of maintenance and sustenance of newly created spaces; planning necessary to make Kathmandu a green space.
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