Department of Roads (Nepal) explained

Department of Roads
Native Name:सडक विभाग
Type:Department
Formed:2027 BS
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Jurisdiction:Government of Nepal
Headquarters:Babarmahal, Kathmandu, Nepal
Employees:1,835
Budget:Nrs. 117.57 Billion (FY 2081/82)
Minister1 Name:Sushil Prasad Dhakal
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Parent Department:Ministry of Physical Infrastructure Development and Transport
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Agency Type:Road construction and mentinance
Status:Active
Minister Type:Director General

Department of Road under Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Transport is the authority to for construction, development and maintenance of roads.[1] It aims to increase the connectivity to all the areas of Nepal. Being a sector of paramount importance, the department accounts for a significant amount of National budget.[2] [3]

Similarly, Department of Local Infrastructure also works under the sector of road and bridge construction and mentinance specially Agricultural roads at a smaller scale.

History

Road Department was formed along with Department of Urban Development when Public Work Department was later split in 2027 BS. During Rana Regime "Bato Kaj Goshwara" and "Chhembhadel Adda" was liable for road construction and maintenance works.[4] [5]

Organization

The department is headed by officers of Nepal Engineering Service (Civil/Highway) while mechanical units are held by officers of Nepal Engineering Service (Mechanical).[6] There are 5 branches under the Department namely:

Further, there are four Federal Supervision and Monitoring Offices in Damak, Kathmandu, Pokhara and Surkhet. In addition there are 33 Road Division Offices, 8 Heavy Equipment Divisions, 8 Mechanical Offices and 1 Mechanical Training Center.[7] [8]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2019-06-03 . वार्षिक खर्च २ खर्ब, तर अधिकांश सडक अस्तव्यस्त . 2023-10-09 . nepalkhabar . Nepali.
  2. Web site: भौतिक पूर्वाधार मन्त्रालयको बजेट ३० अर्बले घट्यो . 2023-10-09 . kantipurtv.com . en.
  3. Web site: भौतिक पूर्वाधारमा १ खर्ब ३१ अर्ब ५९ करोड बजेट विनियोजन . 2023-10-09 . Karobar Daily . en.
  4. Web site: 2019-07-18 . विकासको मेरुदण्ड सडक : यस्तो छ इतिहास र वर्तमान अवस्था . 2023-10-09 . Chanakya Post . en-US.
  5. Web site: हुलाकी मार्ग : इतिहासको अन्तरकुन्तर र भविष्यको अवसर . 2023-10-09 . Online Khabar . en-US.
  6. Web site: सडक विभागमा जनशक्ति अभाव :: शिलापत्र संवाददाता :: Shilapatra शिलापत्र - खबरको स्थायी ठेगाना . 2023-10-09 . shilapatra.com.
  7. file:///D:/Download/Organization%20Structure.pdf
  8. Web site: Organization .