Perception based Assessment of the Opportunities and Challenges of DTMP of Rautahat District, Nepal

Authors

  • Binod Aryal Principal, Madan Bhandari Memorial Academy, Nepal & Ph.D. Scholar, Allahabad University, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.
  • Anjay Kumar Mishra Associate Professor, Madan Bhandari Memorial Academy, Nepal & Research Cordinator, Pokhara University, Urlabari-3, Morang, Nepal. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2803-4918

Keywords:

Perception, Budget, Employment, Projects

Abstract

The District Transport Master Plan (DTMP) is prepared to provide single approach on planning, resource mobilization, implementation and monitoring for the sustainable development of rural roads. This paper aims to assess the Opportunities and challenges of DTMP in Rural road development of Rautahat district. It is a non-experimental, descriptive and analytical study. After implementation of DTMP political leaders were aware about the importance of DTMP in effective and efficient planning, resource mobilization and implementation of rural roads development. Budget volume was increased day to day by attracting Donor as well as giving clear picture to center for allocation of sufficient central budget. It has prevented hazardous construction of new rural road and helps in environment protection. It helped to understand the importance of Maintenance in rural road serviceability and asset management. By use of Road Maintenance Groups, Employment is generated to marginalized people. Maintenance and Improvement were prioritized and Village Development Center was connected with all-weather road. Upgraded roads have decreased travel time, increased Safety and Comfort along with improved productivity of agricultural products, education, health services. Due to lesser number of projects also quality of work is increasing by regular supervision and application of Quality Assurance Plan (QAP). Reduction in number and length of rural roads but increase in budget, all engineering, social and environmental aspects have considered in rural road development. During implementation there are so many disputes due to unclear Right of Way, lack of availability of material in all seasons, non-availability of manpower and nonresponsiveness of Contractor are major causes to delay of project which hinders the achievement of DTMP target.

How to cite this article: Aryal B, Mishra AK . Perception based Assessment of the Opportunities and Challenges of DTMP of Rautahat District, Nepal J Adv Res Busi Law Tech Mgmt 2019; 2(2): 27-40.

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Published

2019-12-31

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Vol. 2 No. 2 (2019): Journal of Advanced Research in Business Law and Technology Management

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