Lawmakers Criticize Delays and Cost Overruns in National Pride Projects
Summary
Lawmakers criticized the government's delays, cost overruns, and weak monitoring of national pride projects including the Upper Tamakoshi and Budhi Gandaki hydropower projects, urging stronger coordination and legal provisions for effective implementation.
Key Points
- Lawmakers expressed concerns over delays and cost overruns in national pride projects, particularly the Upper Tamakoshi and Budhi Gandaki hydropower projects.
- The National Planning Commission was criticized for weak monitoring and lack of legal clarity in project implementation.
- Legislators called for restructuring and empowered bodies to ensure better coordination and faster progress on projects.
- Issues such as delayed payments to construction contractors and prioritization of strategic projects like Tamor Reservoir and petroleum extraction were also raised.
