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17 Apr
Khula Manch, Episode 1
Guest: Drabya Ratna Tuladhar, Dr Mangal Siddhi Tuladhar
Expert: Dr Bharat SharmaTundikhel as a public space; comparative analysis of status and use of Tundikhel in the past and present; social, political and historical significance of Tundikhel; lack of understanding of the value of Tundikhel leading to its encroachment; urgent need to preserve public spaces.Download -
17 Mar
Talking Space, Episode 36
Guest: Megh Ale (General Secretary, Nepal Association of Rafting Agents)
Reason for absence of policies regarding rivers in Nepal; lack of planning in management of rivers; various factors polluting the rivers; Bagmati River Festival should be a movement; rivers are public spaces but lack that spirit in Nepal.
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10 Mar
Talking Space, Episode 35
Guest: Ramesh Prasad Singh (Deputy Director General, Building Division, Department of Urban Development and Building Construction (DUDBC)
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Degree of importance given to public open spaces in urban area; defining urban planning and its concern for public open spaces; awareness campaign regarding disaster management; public-private partnership and its success in Kathmandu; maintenance of these public spaces with rapid modernisation.