Tribhuvan University recovers over 700 ropanis of encroached land

Tribhuvan University has reclaimed more than 705 ropanis of land across the Kathmandu Valley that had been under unauthorized occupation for years. This recovery follows a six-month initiative led by the Ministry of Education and Sports in coordination with university administrators. Officials identified the encroached parcels by cross-referencing internal records with findings from the university’s Land Investigation Committee, targeting properties held without authorization, past lease expirations, or in violation of existing agreements.

The university successfully regained control of these assets after issuing a 35-day public ultimatum to occupants, supported by consistent legal and administrative pressure. Minister of Education and Sports Sasmit Pokharel has announced that the reclaimed land will be repurposed to support academic infrastructure, including new research centers, modern laboratories, and a central library. While this campaign focused on the Kathmandu Valley, the Ministry indicated that similar efforts are underway to address university land encroachments outside the capital as part of a broader commitment to protecting institutional assets.