Lalitpur Metropolitan City’s Public Service Initiatives Exemplary: Home Minister Gurung

Dragon Media Correspondent

Home Minister Sudhan Gurung has praised Lalitpur Metropolitan City for its public service and urban management initiatives, describing its work as commendable and exemplary for other local governments.

Speaking at the inauguration of the “Smart Street Light” system installed by Lalitpur Metropolitan City from Balkumari to Balkhu, Gurung said the metropolis has demonstrated innovative approaches not only in public service delivery but also in the preservation of art, culture and civilization.

He said Lalitpur and Bhaktapur have made significant contributions to safeguarding Nepal’s art, culture and traditions, adding that visiting the two historic cities evokes a strong sense of the country’s cultural identity and national pride.

Gurung said some of the innovative practices introduced by Lalitpur Metropolitan City in urban management and public service could also offer useful lessons for the federal government and the Ministry of Home Affairs. He stressed the importance of continuing such innovations and expanding successful practices to other areas.

The home minister also said he had neither arrogance associated with state authority nor an attachment to power, and reaffirmed his commitment to working positively for the country and society while carrying out his responsibilities.

Lalitpur Metropolitan City Mayor Chiri Babu Maharjan said the smart street lighting system installed along the 7.9-kilometre road section from Balkumari to Balkhu would improve nighttime visibility and help reduce road accidents.

Maharjan claimed that Lalitpur Metropolitan City was the first local government in Nepal to introduce the smart street light concept. He said the metropolis has been prioritizing safer, better-managed and technology-driven urban infrastructure.