New Police Academy nears completion
Summary
The state-of-the-art New Police Academy in Panauti, Kavrepalanchowk is over 95 percent complete and is expected to be inaugurated jointly by Nepal and India. The project, funded by the Indian government, will provide modern training, residential and administrative facilities for Nepal Police.
Key Points
- More than 95 percent of the New Police Academy construction in Panauti has been completed.
- The project is funded by the Indian government at an estimated cost of Rs. 10.015 billion excluding VAT.
- Nepal and India are expected to inaugurate the academy jointly during Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s proposed visit to India.
- The academy will include training, residential, academic and sports facilities for Nepal Police and is being built by an Ahluwalia Contracts–Roshan Construction venture.
