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18th SAARC Summit is going to be held at Kathmandu, Nepal on 26-27
November, 2014. I could go on writing about the formal programs and schedules
of the officials and guests which will be attended during the Summit… but who
am I kidding to!? That information is available on other sites and media too.
Let
me give you a new taste on this 18th SAARC Summit.
Hardly
have Nepal ever experienced such a huge infrastructure development budget
expenditure (or utilization) than this time during pre-SAARC. Government of Nepal
has been successful at stunning its people with the rapid and overnight change
of the Kathmandu valley during these months. And I am sure, even the Indian
premier, Narendra Modi, will be swept of his feet when he can’t recognize the
capital city, because even we Nepalese couldn’t believe our eyes. Good work,
Government!
Before,
the pavements around the Ring Road area of Tribhuvan Int’l Airport were like
ghettos. But, as the date of SAARC approached, the scenario has changed. Not
only that, but other several main city areas have benefitted from this SAARC
Summit preparation. Solar lights have been installed in most part of the main
city. Holes on the roads have been patched. Trees have been planted. And many
other things… just take a walk around and inside the city, and see for
yourself.
Metropolitan
Traffic Police Division (MTPD) has come up with a kickass strategy for traffic
management during this SAARC Summit. ‘Odd-even license plate system’ is being
implemented from November 24 to November 28. That means, on ‘even dates’ only
even number plates can roll, and for ‘odd dates’, may the odds be on your side.
This will surprisingly reduce the traffic volume in the valley by 50%,
theoretically, and in practical, almost 40%. However, such odd-even system will
not be imposed on ambulances, fire brigades, tourist buses.
Looking
at such an astounding rate of infrastructure development in Kathmandu, it seems
like that we can even prepare to host the FIFA World Cup too. All we need is
the realization among the authorities and governments to do so. We hope that
this utilization of fund isn’t limited to SAARC Summit preparation.
May
God Bless Us.
©LinkinMyth: 18th SAARC Summit,
Kathmandu, Nepal. 26-27 November, 2014
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