Nepal’s National Pride Projects Struggle
Amidst Political Chaos and Nature’s Fury
Project Management Update from Nepal
REPORT
By Yamanta Raj Niroula
International Correspondent
Kathmandu, Nepal
- Introduction:
This report presents an update on the status and challenges in the planning and execution of Nepal’s National Pride Projects, with a closer look at the Kathmandu-Terai Expressway, a flagship initiative among them.
Nepal’s National Pride Projects serve as key drivers of economic growth and infrastructure development and are designed to shape the nation’s future. These large-scale projects, covering multiple sectors, are proposed by the National Planning Commission to drive Nepal’s long-term sustainable development.
Formally launched in the fiscal year 2011/12, the National Pride Projects are designed to boost economic growth by strategically investing in critical infrastructures. These projects are selected for their potential to improve connectivity, raise agricultural productivity, increase energy generation, promote tourism, and conserve natural resources. What began with 17 projects has since expanded to 21, encompassing a wide range of sectors, including infrastructure, energy, agriculture, water resources, environment, and cultural heritage.
List of Nepal’s National Pride Projects:
Table: Current Status of Nepal’s National Pride Projects (Adhikari, 2025)
- Challenges in Project Management:
The National Pride Projects aim to improve the quality of life for Nepalese people, but their implementation has encountered major challenges. Political instability and natural disasters have caused delays, slowing down the progress toward these ambitious objectives…
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How to cite this work: Niroula, Y. R. (2025). Racing Against the Odds: Nepal’s National Pride Projects Struggle Amidst Political Chaos and Nature’s Fury; Project Management Update from Nepal, report, PM World Journal, Vol. XIV, Issue IV, April. Available online at: http://pmworldlibrary.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/pmwj151-Apr2025-Niroula-Project-Management-Update-from-Nepal.pdf
About the Author
Yamanta Niroula
Kathmandu, Nipal
Yamanta Niroula is a seasoned Project Management Professional with over 17 years of extensive experience in engineering, infrastructure development, and project management across diverse global environments. His expertise includes project planning, procurement, contract management, stakeholder coordination, and risk mitigation, with a strong focus on executing projects in remote and developing regions under complex operational conditions.
Yamanta holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering and a Master of Arts in Rural Development, along with a Diploma in Civil Engineering. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP®) and an active member of the Project Management Institute (PMI) since 2010.
Yamanta has extensive experience in project management, successfully overseeing all stages of construction projects from initial planning to final evaluation. He specializes in managing complex processes, including procurement, contracting, and execution, while maintaining efficiency and regulatory compliance. By staying updated on industry standards and advancements, he has ensured that projects are forward-thinking, sustainable, and adaptable to changing environments.
Yamanta has successfully managed large-scale infrastructure projects, including roads, electrical infrastructure, wastewater treatment plants, logistics facilities, and disaster recovery programs. He has served in various capacities as Project Controls Specialist, Design Manager, Planning Manager, Engineer and Project Manager across international organizations and UN agencies in Nepal, the Maldives, Singapore, Afghanistan, the Philippines, Nigeria, Yemen, Sudan, and Ethiopia.
He has been responsible for project design, planning, execution, and control, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality assurance while enhancing overall program outputs.
Yamanta lives in Kathmandu, Nepal and can be contacted at niroulayr@gmail.com
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