Highway Expansion

The East-West Highway (EWH) has been a lifeblood of Nepal's economy. When the construction of highway took off in 1972, the country's development was in fledging state. As its construction gathered steam, the impact it started having on people's life was truly phenomenal. A dairy farmer in a far-flung village was suddenly able to get his milk to the key market of the district and even beyond for sale, and so was a vegetable farmer. Medical practitioners were able to reach out to the sick and those needing urgent medical attention, and so were vital medical supplies. This saved countless lives.