South Asian News Network

Myagdi, Oct 23: Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal conducted an inspection of the Kaligandaki Corridor, which suffered significant damage due to recent monsoon disasters. His visit included assessments of various affected sites, such as the Maldhunga bridge and the Beni drinking water scheme. Minister Lamsal emphasized that the government has prioritized the reconstruction of infrastructure impacted by floods and landslides, assuring that there will be no budget constraints for these efforts. During the inspection, local officials and representatives from the Beni Water Consumer Organization requested funding for specific reconstruction projects, including the restoration of damaged water facilities. Minister Lamsal instructed local administrations to prepare organized plans for these projects to facilitate budget allocation. He also acknowledged the challenges posed by landslides affecting traffic on the Beni-Darwang-Muna-Dhorpatan road, which serves as an alternative route to the mid-hill highway. Following the assessments in Myagdi, Minister Lamsal’s team proceeded to Baglung to evaluate further infrastructure concerns. —-