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Army Still Studying DPR for Fast Track Construction

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December 20: The Nepal Army (NA) has stated that the delay in approval of the detailed project report (DPR) of the much-awaited Kathmandu-Tarai fast track will not affect the construction work. Even after six months of laying the foundation of the fast track, the construction of the national pride project has not started yet as the NA is still studying the DPR prepared by an Indian company which was initially handed over the responsibility of the project. Later, the government assigned the task to build the fast track to the NA.

The initial agreement reached between the concerned stakeholders regarding the NA purchasing the DPR prepared by Indian company Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services (ILFS) has not yet materialized. Due to this, speculation is rife that the project will be delayed.

However, Brigadier General Nain Raj Dahal, spokesperson of NA, said that the possibility of delay in construction of the project is very slim.

“We are studying the DPR for the project prepared by the Indian company. So, we cannot say anything in this regard right now,” he said, adding, “The DPR is being studied and we will submit a report to the government with amendments.”

The NA had taken over the responsibility of building the 76.2 kilometers fast track with an aim of completing it in four years.

“We are discussing about the subject and there will be no problem in the future for we have our own design for the fast track,” Dahal told New Business Age, adding, “Tender notices have already been issued and materials for the construction have been purchased too.”

The government has allocated Rs 10 billion in the current fiscal year while the estimated cost of the project is Rs 112 billion.

 

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