Government Pledges Infrastructure Overhaul and Policy Reforms
Summary
The Nepalese government pledges to overhaul infrastructure policy, aiming to upgrade the East-West Mahendra Highway and adopt integrated multimodal transport systems linked with cross-border trade facilitation.
Key Points
- The government prioritizes infrastructure development and eliminating policy hurdles in project implementation.
- Project managers will not be transferred until projects are completed, adopting a 'mission mode' approach.
- Upgrading the East-West Mahendra Highway to international standards within three years is a key goal.
- Plans include integrated multimodal transport, improved budget allocation, and environmental conservation in infrastructure projects.
