Government Introduces 'Mission Mode' for Infrastructure Development
Summary
The government of Nepal introduced a 'Mission Mode' strategy to improve infrastructure development by ensuring stability and accountability of project chiefs, setting concrete timelines, and enforcing budget discipline. An ambitious target includes blacktopping 1,000 km of roads and constructing 275 bridges.
Key Points
- The government announced 'Mission Mode' to ensure project chiefs' stability and accountability in infrastructure development.
- A budget of over 3 kharba rupees has been allocated for physical development, with emphasis on improving work style rather than increasing budget size.
- Targets include blacktopping 1,000 kilometers of roads and completing 275 road bridges within the fiscal year.
- Former Federation of Contractors' Associations president Ravi Singh criticized the budget for neglecting practical implementation challenges and called for legal provisions to reward or punish project chiefs.
