Signing of Grant Agreement with Nepal
Contributing to Rehabilitation of Sindhuli Road Affected by Floods
On October 30, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a grant agreement with the Government of Nepal in Kathmandu to provide grant aid for the Programme for Emergency Rehabilitation of Sindhuli Road affected by floods. The agreement was signed by Foreign Aid Coordination Division Joint Secretary Dhani Ram Sharma of the Ministry of Finance and Chief Representative Matsuzaki Mizuki of JICA Nepal.
Importance of Sindhuli Road
The Sindhuli Road is a 160 km national highway connecting Kathmandu to the Eastern Terai region bordering India. Developed through Japanese Grant Aid, it serves as a vital transportation and logistics route for local communities.
Damage and Restoration Efforts
Due to heavy rainfall in September 2024, the road suffered severe damage, including washouts and landslides. This project targets urgent restoration, prioritizing the most critically affected sections.
Project Outline
- Country (Target Areas): Nepal (Sindhuli District, Bagmati Province)
- Project Objective: Ensure traffic safety and resilient road infrastructure by rehabilitating damage caused by the September 2024 heavy rains, supporting Nepal’s social and economic development.
- Specific Project Details:
- Rehabilitation of the Sindhuli Road
- Procurement of equipment
- Consulting services
"The objective of the Project is to ensure traffic safety and more resilient road infrastructure by rehabilitating damaged areas of the Sindhuli Road caused by the heavy rains that occurred in September 2024, thereby contributing to social and economic development in Nepal."
Note: Project details may change according to the Government of Nepal’s needs.
Author’s summary: JICA and Nepal’s government collaborate to urgently restore the flood-damaged Sindhuli Road, ensuring safer, resilient transport infrastructure vital to regional development.