Infrastructure Committee Directs Government to Prepare Reconstruction Plan for Flood-Damaged Infrastructure
Summary
The Infrastructure Development Committee has directed the government to prepare a reconstruction plan after floods and landslides damaged roads, bridges and drinking water systems in Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading. It also formed a sub-committee to improve public transport management and passenger safety during Dashain, Tihar and Chhath.
Key Points
- The committee asked the government to prepare an immediate factual report on flood- and landslide-damaged infrastructure in Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading and present a reconstruction plan.
- The Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport, the Department of Roads and the Department of Water Supply and Sewerage Management were directed to restore blocked roads and drinking water services quickly.
- All procurement and construction works under the ministry will be required to use the e-GP system from November 1, 2026, to improve transparency.
- A five-member study and monitoring sub-committee was formed under MP Dhanendra Karki to address festival-season transport problems and report within three months.
