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MINTCultural SurvivalJul 14, 2026
Nepal's New Government’s Fast Track Project Priority Sparks Conflict Over Indigenous Newar Lands in Khokana
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Fast-tracking infrastructure project violates Indigenous rights and risks cultural destruction despite potential economic benefits. | The government's prioritization of the Kathmandu-Tarai Fast Track project, while potentially beneficial for national infrastructure and economic growth, directly threatens the survival of Indigenous Newar communities' ancestral lands, culture, and livelihoods. The lack of consultation and consent with affected Indigenous groups constitutes a severe violation of th