Department of Roads (Nepal)
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| सडक विभाग | |
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 Department of Roads | |
| Department overview | |
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| Formed | 2027 BS |
| Type | Road construction and mentinance |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Nepal |
| Status | Active |
| Headquarters | Babarmahal, Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Employees | 1,835 |
| Annual budget | Nrs. 142.51 Billion (FY 2081/82) |
| Director General responsible |
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| Parent department | Ministry of Physical Infrastructure Development and Transport |
| Website | www |
Department of Road (Nepali: सडक विभाग) 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.
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]
