Government prioritises stalled national pride projects, fast track and railways
Summary
The government prioritizes completing the Kathmandu–Terai Fast Track and East-West Electric Railway among stalled national pride projects, while accelerating infrastructure expansion and targeting 30,000 MW electricity production over the next decade.
Key Points
- The government aims to complete the Kathmandu–Terai/Madhesh Fast Track and associated link roads despite previous delays.
- Construction on the East-West Electric Railway will continue, with studies on international corridors Kerung–Kathmandu and Raxaul–Kathmandu railways.
- The energy sector target is to produce 30,000 MW electricity in the next decade, expanding private sector participation and improving regulatory approvals.
- Infrastructure efforts include expanding national roads, developing an integrated transport plan, launching electric mass transit, and promoting agriculture with minimum support prices and digitized subsidies.
