Government Reduces Infrastructure Ministry Budget, Prioritizes Key Projects
Summary
The government has reduced the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure Development’s budget for fiscal year 2083/84 but prioritized key road and urban projects including major highway upgrades, tunnel constructions, and urban maintenance programs.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Physical Infrastructure Development's budget has been reduced by approximately 1.4 billion rupees compared to the previous fiscal year.
- The government has prioritized road infrastructure, including blacktopping 1000 kilometers of roads and constructing 275 bridges.
- Key projects include upgrading the East-West Highway to four lanes with a budget of 37.46 billion rupees and ongoing works on several strategic highway sections.
- Significant funds have been allocated for urban development, road safety, clean drinking water, wastewater treatment, and modern public transport initiatives.
- A detailed feasibility study will be conducted for six tunnels to enhance connectivity, and a nationwide campaign aims for dust- and pothole-free roads.
