Government Prepares Legal Amendments to Resolve Development Issues
Summary
The government is preparing legal amendments to remove bottlenecks in development construction and create a more private-sector-friendly business environment. Ministers and parliamentarians also discussed reducing transport costs for industries, promoting PPP in public transport, and boosting engineering education and coffee exports.
Key Points
- The government says it is preparing to amend laws to solve problems in development construction and improve the business environment.
- Minister Sunil Lamsal said the government wants waste management and other sectors to be developed as businesses and industries.
- The government is considering zero customs duty on vehicles and equipment used to transport industrial raw materials and locating industries closer to raw materials.
- MPs suggested round-the-clock infrastructure work, PPP-based public transport, climate-related laws, higher engineer pay, and new engineering colleges in the Terai.
