Sabai Dosh Arko Ma: Who’s Responsible for Public Project Delays in Nepal ?
Explore the real reasons behind project delays in Nepal, with relatable examples, expert insights, and solutions to fix our broken construction system
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Sabai Dosh Arko Ma: Who’s Responsible for Public Project Delays in Nepal ? Introduction "Yo project ta 2 barsha ma sakine bhaneko thiyo ni, aba 5 barsha bhayo, kaam ta adha matra bhako cha!" If you’ve ever worked in construction, government offices, or even as a local user committee member, you’ve probably heard this line more times than you can count. In Nepal, the delay of public projects is not just common—it's become a habit. Whether it’s a road, a school building, a hospital, or a water supply line, somehow, something always goes wrong. And yet, when we try to ask " Who is responsible?" , everyone points fingers at someone else. Contractor says: Engineer le time ma estimate wa line level nadiyar kaam dhilo vako.
Engineer says: Contractor le kaam slow garx ani kaam dhilo navayr k dhilo hunx .
Government says: Budget release bhayena time ma.
Local people say: Sabai milera commission khaako hunxan ani kasri xito hunu.
Consultant says: Site ma issue aayo .
Even the weather gets blamed! So let’s sit down, like we do during tea breaks, and tal…
