The Infrastructure Development Committee has directed the government to complete the management of stalled infrastructure projects promptly. Chairperson Ashish Gajurel emphasized the need for policy reforms to avoid repeating past mistakes in upcoming projects. The committee has also formed a subcommittee to review progress and address issues related to national pride projects. Kathmandu, 15 Baisakh.
At a meeting held on Tuesday at Singha Durbar under the House of Representatives committee, the Infrastructure Development Committee instructed the government to immediately organize ongoing development projects. Gajurel stated that policy improvements are essential to prevent the recurrence of previous shortcomings in forthcoming projects. By thoroughly examining ambiguities and errors in regulations, procedures, and implementation levels, the committee aims to provide concrete suggestions and directives to the government.
Gajurel stressed that the government must be accountable to the committee regarding development activities. He highlighted the importance of ministers and secretaries attending parliamentary committee sessions to provide clear explanations. “The management of stalled infrastructure projects must be completed in a timely manner. Mistakes made in the past should not be repeated in upcoming projects,” he said.
The committee reaffirmed its commitment to work independently without succumbing to any pressure. “Ministers and secretaries of the government must also appear before the committee and answer questions. There is no alternative to their presence during parliamentary committee oversight,” he added. Furthermore, the committee has established a subcommittee to prepare a report on the progress, challenges, and solutions related to national pride projects.
