MP Jagdish Kharel Expresses Concern Over National Pride Projects' Slow Progress
Summary
MP Jagdish Kharel criticizes the slow progress of national pride projects, particularly the Budhigandaki Hydropower Project and the management of the Upper Tamakoshi project, during a Finance Committee meeting.
Key Points
- MP Jagdish Kharel expressed concern over the slow progress of the Budhigandaki Hydropower Project, which has only 10 percent completion after 13 years.
- He questioned the working style of the National Planning Commission and the government regarding national projects.
- Kharel criticized misleading public reports claiming 90 percent progress when realistic completion is doubtful within the next five years.
- He objected to the Upper Tamakoshi project's use as a recruitment center affecting its financial health and called for better monitoring and technical manpower deployment.
