Parliamentary Committee Adopts New Approach for Infrastructure Development Oversight
Summary
The Federal Parliament's Infrastructure Development Committee in Nepal has adopted a new strategy involving sub-committees for field studies and technical project assessments to improve oversight and accountability in infrastructure projects.
Key Points
- The Infrastructure Development Committee of Nepal's Federal Parliament has changed its working style to a new practice for better oversight.
- The committee formed a 7-member Project Study Sub-committee led by engineer-MP Shriram Neupane to conduct field visits and technical studies of infrastructure projects.
- A 3-member Procedure Sub-committee led by MP Rajendra Kumar Rai will revise meeting procedures for better organization and efficiency.
- Chairman Ashish Gajurel emphasized coordination and cooperation with the government rather than just giving directives, aiming at completing unfinished infrastructure works effectively.
