Forever concerned with the well being of the nation, the Nepalese Army gladly supports Nepal's quest for development. Today, it is considered as one of the most cost effective and dedicated bodies for national development in Nepal. The Nepalese Army has been utilizing its trained manpower and resources in support of national progress for many decades.

INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

The Army has been instrumental in opening up remote areas through rugged mountainous terrain with a large number of road and bridging projects. The selfless sacrifices of Army personnel and its institutional drive and integrity have made it possible for national planners to maximize the benefits from limited resources. The Nepalese Army has played an important role in developing road networks in remote and rugged areas. Listed below are some of the roads developed by the Nepalese Army:

Road Projects of the Nepalese Army

Listed below are some of the roads constructed by the Nepalese Army:

• The Nepalese Army was the major partner in the old Kantipath project linking Kathmandu to the Indian border with 105 Km road.
• It also constructed the Kharipati - Nagarkot road. Today, Nagarkot is one of the key tourist sites in Nepal.
• North West of Kathmandu, the Trishuli - Somdang road cuts through 105 Kms of extremely difficult terrain. This road was completed in 1990.
• By developing the 88 Km long Katari – Okhaldhunga Road, the people of the Everest region had the necessities of life delivered right at their door steps. This track was also completed in 2005
• The 86 Km long Salyan - Musikot road runs through some of the most remote and deprived parts of Nepal. The development of road would be an important catalyst to the social and economic development of the region. It was handed over to the local authorities on completion in 2005.
• The 232 Km long Surkhet – Jumla road, built in large parts by the Nepalese Army has been heralded as one of the Herculean development achievements in modern Nepal. Besides the construction of the road, this project incorporates various other side projects for the upliftment of the rural society through which this road passes. Rebuilding of irrigation channels, vocational trainings for the underprivileged, micro hydroelectric projects etc have been incorporated into this project.
• The Baglung – Beni – Jomsom road, which is 60 Km long, is built through some of the most picturesque terrain and can support the development of the region by providing transport to a region rich in agricultural products.
• The Besi Sahar – Chaame road is a 65 Km long mountainous road under construction. It follows the Marsyangdi river along the famous "Annapurna Circuit". This route would be able to provide service support to one of the most popular tourism areas of Nepal.
• Chinchu – Jajarkot road is currently being built to provide access to some of the remotest and least developed areas of Nepal. This road after its completion will be 107 Km long
• The 145 Km long Musikot – Burtibang road is seen as an important catalyst in the development of the mid hills of Western and Mid Western Nepal.
• The Devsthal – Chourjhari road, a 31 Km long construction, provides a least developed area with a lifeline. This road runs largely through an agricultural area in the mid hills of western Nepal.
• The 45 Km long Drabya Shah Marga, was built with a view to combat insurgency by pursuing development and security simultaneously. The 37 Km long Satdobato – Niwel – Baluwa road, the 39 Km long Gorkha - Mankamana road and the 45 Km long Gorkha – Aarughat - Orkhet road were all built for this purpose.