Two decades on, road to China border remains unfinished in Mugu
Summary
The road connecting Gamgadhi to the Chinese border in Mugu has remained unfinished for over two decades, forcing residents to undertake risky journeys and pay high transport costs.
Key Points
- Residents of Mugum Karmarong Rural Municipality face a two-day walk to district headquarters due to lack of roads.
- The Gamgadhi-Nakche Nangla road, vital for linking Karnali Province to China, remains incomplete due to insufficient funding.
- Only 18 kilometers of the planned 68-kilometer road have been constructed since 2007.
- Lack of road access increases transport costs and impedes local trade and development in Mugu.
