Hello all,

I totally agree with doctorbee on focusing more on rural road construction. Although Nepal is a small country wiht small area, length of roads to area is very low (I compared with India, sorry forgot the figures). So in my opinion new road networks should be planned in such a way as to promote economic activity of the places it serves (not just to connect a village to district HQ or Kathmandu).

Amazing and gyanguru bro: I have not been reading a lot of sajha postings but from this posting, you both seem like being happy on development of Kathmandu. Perhaps we need to think beyond Kathmandu as Nepal too. Please do not get me wrong. I am in Kathmandu. I also want to travel from a place to another in the valley in more than  10-15 kmph. However I am sure without addressing outside valley economic growth (living standard) issue, the migration will always continue. Then no matter how many expressways, railways, flyovers we construct (and maintain in proper condition) the problem will always be there.

Amzaing: Thanks for starting this thread. I would not have known but for you. Should start reading Kathmandu Post instead of THT. :)

bkb