Pokhara– The Korala-Pokhara-Triveni road has been taken as an important base for the development and prosperity of Gandaki Province. The construction of the road linking India and China has drawn concerns from within and outside the Province of late.
In this connection, Gandaki Province Chief Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung expressed his belief that the road connecting two neighbouring countries would be a milestone for overall development and prosperity of the Province.
He further noted that the Province government has put the road on its top priority.
Realizing its importance, a Cabinet meeting of the Gandaki Province has also sought necessary cooperation from the Federal government for road construction.
‘A Chinese Company has shown interest to develop a DPR for the construction of the road from Korala to Susta without any cost’, shared the Chief Minister, adding the construction will be taken ahead in collaboration between the federal and provincial government.
Furthermore, the Gandaki Province Cabinet recommended the federal government to take necessary initiative with India for the up-gradation and full operation of Triveni customs check point along with construction of road from wetland area of the Chitwan National Park.
On the other, the Kaligandaki Corridor Construction under Pokhara-Korala road section as the national pride project has also gained momentum. Up-gradation and blacktopping of 75-km Beni-Jomsom road is also underway, shared Project Engineer Jagan Prajapati.
The two-lane road is being constructed and up-scaled at the cost of Rs 2.4 billion. Likewise, the task of laying gravels on the 110-km Jomsom-Korala road section is also being carried out at the cost of Rs 2.6 billion.
Similarly, a track of 110-km Khairanitar-Bhimad-Kawaswoti has been opened, informed Chief of Road Division Office Damauli, Bhanu Joshi.
As the construction of road establishing connectivity with India and China will have substantial contribution to overall economic prosperity and development of the country including Gandaki Province, it is imperative to expedite the road expansion on the collaborative efforts of local, provincial and federal governments. RSS
