Author: Maskey Sarita Shrestha
AIT Library Call Number: AIT Thesis no. HS-95-18
Year: 1995
Academic Program: Human Settlement (HS)
Type: Thesis (M.Sc.) – Asian Institute of Technology, 1994
Examination Committee: Hans Detlef Kammeier (Chairperson); Ray W. Archer, Yongtanit Pimonsathean (Examination Committee Members)
Abstract: The core area of Lalitpur Municipality has a rich historical past and represents the embryo where from a city evolved . But over time rapid urbanization led to t he emergence of commercial and industrial activities within t he area. With little attention from t he authorities , t his area soon began to deteriorate environmentally causing a severe s train on t he infrastructure and services. Hence t he old core now faces major problems Jike inadequate urban services that has lead to a degraded living environment. The research study area is one of the extended integrated pilot project area of the PCDP/UDLE and represents a typical inner city area in Lalitpur facing the problem of deteriorating urban basic services such as water supply, sanitation and solid waste . This study is aimed at preparing a feasible implementation plan for t he study area in order to upgrade the deteriorating urban basic services such as water supply, sanitation and so l id waste management , Keeping in view the overal1 situation of the city level. The constraints , needs, preferences and priority of the inhabitants in the present socio-economic context within the area under study have been studied in detail . The various activities, approaches and problems and past achievements of t he concerned organizations as wel1 as NGO’ s involved in improving the basic services has been considered. Secondary information and data we re collected from related organizations whereas primary data and information were collected using different techniques i. e . observations, detail discussions, and a socio-economic survey. Collected information and data were analyzed in both descriptive as well as quantitative terms . The findings of analysis have been used as a base for preparing the out 1ine implementation plan which emphasizes on incremental improvement of the area. This has been done by setting minimum standards , dividing the resources and responsibilities be tween various organizations and by giving importance on commun
Scholarship Donor(s): NORAD
Note: A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of t he requirements for The degree of Master of Science
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