SAKHUWASABHA, Nov 5: Minister for Finance, Dr. Yubaraj Khatiwada said that it would still take some time to review the ongoing construction of Arun III hydropower. Khatiwada said so while talking to journalists in Khadbari, the district headquarter.
He said that the government was satisfied with the ongoing construction and that the federal government would provide necessary assistance as per needs to expedite the construction of the national pride project.
Construction of Arun-III Hydel Project sees 62 percent progress
Khatiwada recalled how previous governments had paved roads since 2066 BS to increase connectivity of local residents as well as path to reach the hydropower. He added that access to road network had also helped locals to increase agricultural outputs and expand market areas.
He added that the government was working to set up customs office, tax office, border administration and police post offices by opening Kimathangka border.
