Urja Khabar
Kathmandu: Nepal is set to present 23 major infrastructure projects worth a combined Rs 2.453 trillion to potential domestic and international investors at the Nepal Infrastructure Summit 2026, scheduled for December 9–10 in Kathmandu.
The summit will focus on attracting investment in key infrastructure sectors, including hydropower, energy transmission, tunnels, highways, and aviation.
The event is being jointly organized by the Government of Nepal, the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI), the Ministry of Infrastructure Development, and the Federation of Contractors' Associations of Nepal (FCAN), with participation from the Investment Board Nepal and other private sector organizations.
According to CNI, the summit aims to create investment opportunities by presenting large-scale infrastructure projects to prospective investors. The proposed projects have an estimated combined investment requirement of Rs 2.453 trillion.
Among the major hydropower projects to be showcased are the Budhigandaki Multipurpose Project, estimated at Rs 400 billion; the Dudhkoshi Storage Project at Rs 381 billion; the Upper Arun Project at Rs 208 billion; and the Tamor Storage Hydropower Project at Rs 200 billion.
The energy transmission sector will also feature the Karnali and Bheri Corridors, each valued at Rs 25 billion.
Similarly, major transport and connectivity projects will be presented, including the Majhitar–Shaktikhor Tunnel worth Rs 260 billion, the Chandragiri–Chitlang–Palung–Chitwan Expressway worth Rs 221 billion, and the Nijgadh International Airport estimated at Rs 162 billion.
Other proposed projects include the Butwal–Pokhara Expressway (Rs 80 billion), Kohalpur–Surkhet Expressway (Rs 67 billion), Daunne Tunnel (Rs 10 billion), and Dharan–Leuti Tunnel (Rs 6 billion).
Being held under the theme ‘Building Infrastructure for a Resilient Future,’ the summit will also provide a platform for discussions on policy and legal reforms, investment prospects, and challenges affecting infrastructure project implementation.
The event is expected to bring together government representatives, investors, development partners, and private sector stakeholders to explore opportunities for accelerating Nepal's infrastructure development.
