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Community Planning Workshop in Khesrol, Jeetpursimara

The Community Planning Workshop at Kheshrol, Ward 11 of Jeetpursimara Sub-metropolitan City was conducted on April 6, 2026. The initiative, supported by Lumanti Support Group for Shelter and the Sub-metropolitan City, aims to construct 26 houses for families, most of whom belong to the Majhi community. The workshop was carried out in two phases: a participatory mapping exercise with the wider community to identify key assets, challenges, and opportunities, followed by focused consultations with the selected families to co-develop housing designs. Neighboring households worked together to plan spatial arrangements, shading, and shared open spaces, promoting collaboration and reducing the likelihood of conflicts during implementation.

The outcomes of the workshop were presented during a dissemination program held on April 10, 2026 in the presence of local leaders and community members. Bhola Prasad Adhikari Deputy Mayor of Jeetpursimara Sub-metropolitan City, attending as chief guest, emphasized the importance of proper planning to ensure safe, functional, and resilient housing. He appreciated the use of treated bamboo in houses constructed in other communities use of treated bamboo under the same project, highlighting it as an environmentally friendly solution that addresses the limitations of traditional bamboo housing. The event enabled the community to review the plans, validate design proposals, and strengthen collective ownership of the housing process.