Lumbini’s ‘smart refresh centres’ fall in limbo due to budget woes

Four years ago, the provincial government announced a plan to construct five stopover centres along the East-West Highway to reduce road accidents caused by driver fatigue and offer amenities for both drivers and passengers.

Four years ago, the Lumbini provincial government launched an initiative to build ‘Smart Refresh Centres’ at five different places along the East-West Highway to reduce road accidents caused by driver fatigue and to provide amenities for both drivers and passengers. However, the ambitious project is now in limbo due to a lack of budget.