Chief Executive Officer of National Reconstruction Authority Govind Raj Pokhrel on Saturday inspected Dhurmus-Suntali Integrated Settlement at Panchkhal-16 in Kavre district.

Pokhrel reached the site to get information about the concept, model, styles and constructing materials of the houses, four months after the devastating earthquake.

“The concept and model of integrated village is very appropriate,” said Pokhrel, adding that they will use the same model according to geographical locations while relocating settlements.

Pokhrel admired the concept, lifestyle and the management of drinking water and sanitation of the settlement. “We praise voluntary efforts and concepts of Dhurmus and Suntali that were carried out even before government activities,” said Pokhrel.

Pokhrel said the authority will start construction of government-based integrated Model Settlement after Dashain festival. He informed that experts, geologists and other technical teams have started preliminary works to construct the settlement.

Actor Sitaram Kattel (Dhurmus) said it will be his success if the government will implement his model. Actress Kunjana Ghimire (Suntali) said they are ready to support the government campaign. Earthquake-affected Pahari’s who are living in the model settlement have also started tomato farming for sustainability. Shyam Bahadur Pahari said they started tomato farming in the settlement to generate income and also to maintain their livelihood. They are also trying to develop the settlement as a tourist destination by offering homestay.