Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment and Design Ready for Pathlaiya-Hetauda-Narayanghat Road Upgrade Worth NPR 5.5 Billion

The detailed design and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report for the Pathlaiya-Hetauda-Narayanghat road upgrade project have been completed and published. The project, overseen by the Asian Development Bank and the Roads Department, requires over NPR 5.5 billion for road improvement, including developments through national parks and wildlife reserves. EIA is mandatory for road upgrades longer than 50 km or those passing through sensitive ecological areas, ensuring sustainable development. This upgrade will likely improve connectivity and could enhance logistics and transport efficiency, directly impacting business operations and economic activity in the region. Investors interested in infrastructure sectors might consider the boost in regional development prospects as a potential growth indicator.

• Pathlaiya-Hetauda-Narayanghat road's EIA and design finalized, paving way for a NPR 5.5 billion upgrade with environmental safeguards.