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Balen Shah's government introduced a comprehensive rehabilitation program...

Balen Shah's government introduced a comprehensive rehabilitation program for street-dependent individuals and homeless people in April. The city partnered with local NGOs to provide temporary shelter, food, and vocational training to those living on the streets. The goal is to reintegrate these individuals into society by equipping them with skills that can lead to sustainable livelihoods. The Mayor stated that a truly prosperous city must care for its most vulnerable members and that the administration is committed to making Kathmandu a 'street-people free' city through compassionate intervention and long-term support systems rather than forceful removal.

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Balen Shah's government introduced a comprehensive rehabilitation program for street-dependent individuals and homeless people in April. The city partnered with local NGOs to provide temporary shelter, food, and vocational training to those living on the streets. The goal is to reintegrate these individuals into society by equipping them with skills that can lead to sustainable livelihoods. The Mayor stated that a truly prosperous city must care for its most vulnerable members and that the administration is committed to making Kathmandu a 'street-people free' city through compassionate intervention and long-term support systems rather than forceful removal.