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Joint Monitoring Committee inspects Terai Roads Project

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Joint Monitoring Committee inspects Terai Roads Project
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February 25: Nepal and India expressed satisfaction at the award of contracts and release of mobilization advance to the contractors for all 10 road projects being constructed in the Terai with the funding of the government of India.

The first meeting of the Joint Project Monitoring Committee (JPMC) of the Terai Roads Project was held at the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport in Kathmandu on February 21.

The JPMC undertook joint inspection of the progress of different roads in Biratnagar and Jankapur districts on February 19-20, reads a statement issued by the Embassy of India.

“Both the sides are implementing these projects as per mutually agreed ‘Government of India-funded and Government of Nepal-implemented’ modalities,” reads the statement.

During the meeting and the joint inspection, the consultant for the Project National Highway Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) briefed the delegates about the progress achieved in the Terai Roads project so far.

According to the Indian Embassy, the Nepali side agreed to take necessary steps to resolve issues related to land acquisition, forest clearance and removal of other encumbrances so that the project is completed in time.

India expressed its belief that the completion of Terai Roads Project would facilitate faster and convenient movement of people as well as goods and services across the regions of Nepal.

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