Ten foreign companies from China, India, and Turkey have submitted proposals for the operation and maintenance of the Nagdhunga–Sisne tunnel project. Officials said six Chinese, three Indian, and one Turkish firm partnered with Nepali companies to submit bids. Technical evaluations will be completed within 22 days, followed by financial assessments. The Rs 22 billion tunnel project, largely funded by Japan, is nearing completion, with the selected contractor set to manage operations for five years. The tunnel is expected to open by April 2026.
