Confederation of Nepalese Industries Chairman Calls for 15-Year Master Plan for Infrastructure Development
Summary
Confederation of Nepalese Industries Chairman Virendra Raj Pandey has called for a 15-year master plan to guide Nepal’s long-term infrastructure development. He urged a system-wide approach covering roads, railways, airports, energy, logistics, drinking water, sanitation and digital infrastructure, and said large projects need easier land acquisition and clearance processes.
Key Points
- Virendra Raj Pandey said Nepal needs at least a 15-year master plan for infrastructure development.
- He said infrastructure should be planned as an integrated system, not just as road construction.
- Pandey called for separate legal provisions for large projects and simpler land acquisition, clearance and forest-related processes.
- He said Nepal must shift toward an investment, production and export-oriented economy to reach higher growth by 2039.
