First Transport Tunnel Inaugurated Amidst Local Protests
Summary
The Nagdhunga Sisne Khola Tunnel, Nepal's first organized transport tunnel, was inaugurated amid local protests in Chandragiri Municipality demanding infrastructure improvements and employment guarantees.
Key Points
- Nepal inaugurated its first organized transport tunnel, the Nagdhunga Sisne Khola Tunnel.
- The inauguration was attended by Minister Sunil Lamsal, Japanese Ambassador Mayada Toru, and JICA officials.
- Local residents protested during the inauguration, demanding infrastructure improvements like an overpass, widened footpaths, and traffic management measures.
- The Nagdhunga Tunnel Victims Struggle Committee also called for employment guarantees and immediate construction of a named flyover, 'Kisipidi Flyover'.
- The construction company will transfer tunnel ownership to the Government of Nepal after inauguration.
