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Govt proposes to scrap or postpone ‘unnecessary’ infrastructure projects

KATHMANDU, May 14: The government has proposed the possibility of scrapping or postponing infrastructure projects that are deemed unnecessary.
By Republica

KATHMANDU, May 14: The government has proposed the possibility of scrapping or postponing infrastructure projects that are deemed unnecessary.


Announcing that an adequate budget will be allocated for projects with tangible outcomes and timely completion, the government has introduced the option of discontinuing unproductive projects in its policies and programs for the upcoming new fiscal year.


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Additionally, the government has announced plans that development projects will be monitored and evaluated using information technology. 


Also, a proposal has been made to review procurement laws, along with plans to enhance the institutional capacity of the government's procurement unit.


 

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