Koshi Province Halts All Development Project Tenders
Summary
Koshi Province has halted new development project tenders as the government reviews the budget and works toward a minimum common program with coalition partners. The province is also reconsidering infrastructure design standards after severe flooding in BhoteKoshi, Rasuwa damaged roads and bridges.
Key Points
- The Koshi Province government has told subordinate offices not to publish new tenders for current fiscal year development projects until further notice.
- Physical Infrastructure Development Minister Jeevan Acharya said the pause is due to budget revision, political consensus, and a planned review of overlapping projects.
- Old and ongoing multi-year projects will continue, but new projects will move ahead only after the budget framework and common program are finalized.
- The ministry is also discussing stronger technical standards for bridges and infrastructure after flood damage in BhoteKoshi, Rasuwa.
