MYAGDI, Oct 23: Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal has said there will be no budget constraints for reconstructing infrastructure damaged by floods and landslides during the recent monsoon.
During an inspection of the Kaligandaki Corridor, Minister Lamsal assessed damage to several infrastructure projects, including the Maldhunga bridge and the Beni drinking water scheme.
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Local officials and representatives of the Beni Water Consumer Organization requested funds to reconstruct damaged infrastructure, including drinking water facilities. In response, Lamsal directed local administrations to prepare detailed plans to facilitate budget allocation for the reconstruction works.
He also acknowledged the disruption caused by landslides along the Beni-Darwang-Muna-Dhorpatan road, which serves as an alternative route to the Mid-Hill Highway.
After inspecting the damaged infrastructure in Myagdi, Lamsal and his team proceeded to Baglung to assess other infrastructure-related concerns.