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Malika Rural Municipality Concretes Pathways; Korala Finds Underground Water; Asian Highway Bridges Progress

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Malika Rural Municipality has paved footpaths in Bim and Dandagaun, resolving mud and dust issues for over 200 households. Meanwhile, a successful underground water test was conducted in Korala, Upper Mustang, at an altitude of 4,650 meters, aiming to alleviate water shortages for traders and tourists. Progress is also being made on the construction of three modern bridges along the Asian Highway's Kakarbhitta-Laukahi Road Project.

  • The pathway construction in Malika Rural Municipality, supported by the Gandaki Provincial Government, began in fiscal year 2080-81 and was completed in the current fiscal year, with varying lengths paved in Bim and Dandagaun.
  • The Korala underground water project, funded by Lo Manthang Rural Municipality and carried out by Asian Drilling Company for Rs. 3 million, aims to provide a regular drinking water supply after previous reliance on costly external sources.
  • Three bridges are under construction on the Asian Highway's Kakarbhitta-Laukahi Road Project (West Section) using modern 'arc' technology, with 40 percent physical progress achieved.
  • The Ratuwa River bridge, part of the Asian Highway project, will be 585 meters long and feature a 264-meter steel arc section, utilizing modern steel arc technology.
  • The paved pathways in Malika Rural Municipality are 1.10 to 1.20 meters wide, allowing for motorcycle and bicycle use.

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