Nepal, May 12 -- The government has reiterated its commitment to find sustainable solutions for the landless people at a time when the government is being criticized for its recent eviction drive of the squatter settlements.

Presenting the Policies and Programs of the government in a joint session of parliament on Monday, President Ram Chandra Paudel said the government will adopt measures for proper management and long lasting solution for landless Dalit, squatters and unmanaged settlements.

The government has initiated a major, high-security drive to clear squatter settlements along the Bagmati River in Kathmandu, aiming to replace them with managed, safe housing for genuine landless residents. The operation, targeting areas like Tha...