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Human Development Index of Karnali region, for instance, is much lower than the national average. Politicians, policy makers, governmental and non-governmental representatives agree that special attention and schemes are necessary to bring Karnali in the national mainstream.The worsening of Karnali has a history of 240 years. Since then, people of Karnali have been deprived of freedom and equal opportunities.The dreams Karnali people had – of a good life, of dignity, of comfort and of security – have become nightmares. Karnali people are living in a state of fear and uncertainty. They suffer discrimination in all forms and are unable to earn a living.
The level of poverty is high. Non-existent service delivery also makes life of Karnali difficult. Access to education, housing and other basic needs is limited to rich people. Poverty is rampant forcing thousands of people to migrate elsewhere.This process of migration creates social disaster paralleled with a failed economic system. Day-by-day people of this region are going abroad, creating a loss of human resource.Humla, Jumla, Kalikot and Mugu. In total there are 134 Village Development Committees (VDCs) in these five districts but no Municipality.Karnali region is mainly inhabited by Chhetris, Thakuris, Brahmins, Lamas and Dalits. The 2001 Census registered a total population of 309,084 people (152,100 female and 156,984 male) in Karnali zone.
The average literacy rate of the Karnali zone is 21.76%. Only 6.37% female and 36.89% male are literate. The only motor road to touch Karnali Zone, Surkhet-Jumla sector of the Karnali highway, is still under construction.This road is going to be a lifeline for Karnali as it will link Karnali Zone to other parts of Nepal and open up the possibilities for economic activities. However, little has been done to complete the road.
There are air services to the headquarters of Dolpa, Humla, Jumla and Mugu districts. Kalikot has irregular cargo helicopter service.The Karnali zone lags far behind other zones of Nepal in terms of physical and human development. Different comparative indicators and indexes of development published in reports and documents are the evidence.
The level of poverty is high. Non-existent service delivery also makes life of Karnali difficult. Access to education, housing and other basic needs is limited to rich people. Poverty is rampant forcing thousands of people to migrate elsewhere.This process of migration creates social disaster paralleled with a failed economic system. Day-by-day people of this region are going abroad, creating a loss of human resource.Humla, Jumla, Kalikot and Mugu. In total there are 134 Village Development Committees (VDCs) in these five districts but no Municipality.Karnali region is mainly inhabited by Chhetris, Thakuris, Brahmins, Lamas and Dalits. The 2001 Census registered a total population of 309,084 people (152,100 female and 156,984 male) in Karnali zone.
The average literacy rate of the Karnali zone is 21.76%. Only 6.37% female and 36.89% male are literate. The only motor road to touch Karnali Zone, Surkhet-Jumla sector of the Karnali highway, is still under construction.This road is going to be a lifeline for Karnali as it will link Karnali Zone to other parts of Nepal and open up the possibilities for economic activities. However, little has been done to complete the road.
There are air services to the headquarters of Dolpa, Humla, Jumla and Mugu districts. Kalikot has irregular cargo helicopter service.The Karnali zone lags far behind other zones of Nepal in terms of physical and human development. Different comparative indicators and indexes of development published in reports and documents are the evidence.
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