Payments for Completed Projects Will Not Be Delayed: Chief Minister Pandey

Myagdi. Gandaki Province Chief Minister Surendra Raj Pandey has assured that payments for development projects completed on time will not face any obstacles.

During an on-site inspection of road projects being implemented in Myagdi district, Chief Minister Pandey said the provincial government is fully committed to making timely payments to construction companies. He emphasized that the government is sensitive to its obligations where liabilities have already been created and will not allow development works to be delayed due to budget constraints.

Following complaints from construction entrepreneurs about insufficient budget allocation for some ongoing projects in the current fiscal year, Chief Minister Pandey said that funds saved from inactive projects and tender processes would be reallocated to manage payments.

The Chief Minister inspected the Dharapani–Takam–Shiwang, Beni–Darwang, Dangkholaa Bridge, and Beni–Pakhapani road projects. Stating that the overall progress of road infrastructure projects in the district was satisfactory, he appreciated the efforts of construction companies, local stakeholders, and concerned agencies.

On the occasion, Chief of the Infrastructure Development Office, Myagdi, Dr. Mahendra Baniya, briefed the Chief Minister on the implementation status of ongoing projects. Chief Minister Pandey also informed that the provincial government has allocated NPR 10 million in the current fiscal year for the installation of a Bailey bridge as an alternative arrangement at Faparkhet along the Beni–Darwang road affected by landslides.

He expressed confidence that the work would be completed on time, noting that the process of obtaining the Bailey bridge from the federal government is underway. The Chief Minister further committed to facilitating the completion of the stalled Tolawang–Darwang section of the Beni–Darwang road and advancing the process for constructing a motorable bridge over the Dangkholaa River.