Decades-long construction of Saljhandi-Sandhikharka-Dhorpatan road remains incomplete
Summary
The Saljhandi-Sandhikharka-Dhorpatan road remains incomplete after nearly two decades, with only 44 percent finished due to inadequate budgeting, delaying its potential boost to tourism and regional economy.
Key Points
- The Saljhandi-Sandhikharka-Dhorpatan road project has been underway for 18 years but only 44 percent is completed.
- Government budget allocations have been insufficient, causing delays and increased costs from an initial 10 billion to an estimated 13 billion rupees.
- Only 36 kilometers of the 197-kilometer road are blacktopped, with seven bridges finished and two still under construction.
- Completion of the road is expected to enhance tourism between Lumbini and Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve, revitalize the regional economy and link multiple districts.
