Nepal’s first podway to be built in Biratnagar
Summary
Nepal’s first podway will be built in Biratnagar, with a seven-kilometer pilot section planned from the Rani border point to Biratnagar Bus Park. The project is expected to improve access to Bhedetar and attract more Indian tourists once completed.
Key Points
- The Kathmandu Podway Company has signed an MoU for Nepal’s first podway project, with the initial section planned in Biratnagar.
- The seven-kilometer Rani-Bus Park segment will cost about Rs 6 billion and is expected to be completed within two years after the DPR.
- The full Rani-Bhedetar podway project is estimated at around Rs 65 billion and is aimed largely at boosting tourism from India.
- Koshi Province Investment Authority says several other summit-backed projects in agriculture, energy, industry, infrastructure, IT, tourism and waste management are also moving ahead.
