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House Committee Directs Government to Address Construction Sector Issues

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The Infrastructure Development Committee of the House of Representatives has instructed the government to resolve problems faced by construction entrepreneurs, including ensuring timely payments and addressing rising material costs. Committee Chairperson Ashish Gajurel emphasized that delays in construction work hinder national development and called for collaborative efforts to overcome existing challenges. Lawmakers also highlighted the need for increased local investment in raw materials and effective government monitoring of projects.

  • Lawmaker Jayapati Rokaya noted that the Nepali government has not yet proceeded with the handover process for a bridge constructed by China at Hilsa, despite Chinese interest in the Hilsa–Simkot road.
  • Secretary at the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Development, Gopal Sigdel, stated that increased diesel prices have led to higher costs for construction materials.
  • Lawmaker Bed Narayan Shrestha suggested increasing investment to produce raw materials locally and completing contracts on schedule.
  • Lawmaker Sunil KC linked road construction delays to an increase in accidents and called for effective government monitoring and resource utilization.

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