Finance Minister Rameshore Khanal has instructed the Investment Board Nepal (IBN) to move ahead with all viable investment proposals under review. Chairing the 12th meeting of the Monitoring and Facilitation Committee, he stressed the use of public-private partnership models to accelerate development. IBN Chief Executive Officer Sushil Gyewali reported ongoing proposals for a second international airport, fertilizer plants and green hydrogen projects. The board has so far approved 55 projects worth Rs 1.716 trillion. The meeting also agreed to strengthen coordination with local bodies to resolve issues related to land acquisition, forest clearance and power transmission lines.
