Japan to provide NPR 2.6 billion grant for Sindhuli road reconstruction

Kathmandu — The Japanese government has decided to provide a grant of NPR 2.6 billion for the emergency reconstruction of the flood-affected road in Sindhuli.

At the agreement and note-exchange ceremony, Finance Minister Ramesh war Khanal and Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal were present, with Japanese Ambassador Maeda Toru and Secretary of the Finance Ministry Ghanshyam Upadhyay signing the accord.

The road is about 160 km long and links the mid- and eastern Terai with Kathmandu. Japan had previously assisted with this road’s construction from 1995 to 2015, providing ¥25.8 billion in grant aid.

Following heavy continuous rainfall in September 2024, more than 10 km of the road suffered damage from flooding — a setback that disrupted local economy, livelihoods, trade and transport.

Japan has stated that by supporting reconstruction and improvement of this road, it seeks to promote sustainable economic development in Nepal. The road is also expected to continue serving as a major transit corridor for Nepal and stand as a symbol of Japan-Nepal friendship.