Tribhuvan university reclaims 705 ropanis of land in Kathmandu Valley

Tribhuvan University reclaimed over 705 ropanis of land within the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal after it was occupied by various organizations, institutions, and individuals.

The university administration worked with the Ministry of Education and Sports to identify and recover these plots, which were being used without authorization or in violation of existing agreements. Minister of Education and Sports Sasmit Pokharel led the initiative to prioritize the protection of university property.

The ministry issued a 35-day public ultimatum to clear unauthorized structures and move to bring areas with expired agreements back under the university's direct ownership. This administrative and legal push allowed the university to recover the land in just six months. The university plans to use the reclaimed land to build modern laboratories, research centers, a central library, and other educational infrastructure.

Minister Pokharel stated that the university is also continuing efforts to recover additional land located outside the Kathmandu Valley.