A clear blueprint for transformation in the infrastructure sector is ready: Gagan Thapa

Kathmandu. The Chairman of Nepali Congress, Gagan Kumar Thapa, has considered not only superficial reasons but systemic problems to be the main culprit behind the delay in Nepal's infrastructure development. In a video message released through social media, he presented a clear blueprint for extensive reforms and transformation in the infrastructure sector in the next 5 years.

Thapa showed the current situation of projects of national importance like Narayangadh-Butwal road section, East-West highway and Melamchi water supply project and concluded that the traditional style of development is no longer effective. He pointed out that the tendency to repeatedly dig for drinking water, sewerage and fiber while building roads has only increased the cost and the country has wasted a great opportunity.

Thinking that old laws are the main reason behind the delay in infrastructure construction, Thapa said that about three dozen laws, including the Road Act and the Public Procurement Act, should be amended or repealed. He suggested that 'Cost-Benefit Analysis' should be made mandatory, ending the tradition of planning based on political access and pressure right from the selection of the plan.

Express

Related News

Change should not be sought in four months: Mahamantri Acharya

Rupandehi. Rashtriya Swatantra Party RSVP General Minister Bipin Kumar Acharya has said that the government needs time and the continuous support of the citizens for sustainable change to end the long-standing injustice in the country.

In th...

Corruption case against Congress leader Chalise

Kathmandu. A case of corruption and money laundering has been registered against Santosh Chalise, the leader of the Nepali Congress and member of the disbanded House of Representatives. The Abuse of Authority Investiga...

Preparation of the Commission to ask Hark Sampang for an explanation

Kathmandu. The Election Commission is going to strictly implement the Election Code of Conduct. The commission is going to ask the leaders of the various parties who were involved in the election and violated the code of conduct for an explanation...

Congress is changing with time by correcting the weaknesses of the past: President Thapa

Kathmandu. Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa has said that the party is advancing as a reformed political power in line with the times. Speaking at the election related program held on Friday Sarlahi 4, he clarified the current direction of th...

The report of the closed session of the RSP Congress is being discussed and nominations are being registered, voting will be held tomorrow

Chitwan. The closing session of the first historic National Congress of the Rashtriya Swatantra Party RASWP is starting this morning at the exhibition center of the Chitwan Industry Association. After the grand opening session was completed at Gue...

The commission sought to ensure peace, security and resources for the elections

Kathmandu. Election Commission, Acting Chief Election Commissioner of Nepal Ram Prasad Bhandari has said that the government should first ensure peace and security for the purpose of creating an electoral environment....