Legal and policy documents - Nepal Road Sector

Legal and policy documents

This page lists the main legislative documents (Acts and Regulations) as well as Government, Ministerial and Departmental policy documents related to the road sector in Nepal.

Acts and Regulations

Government/Ministerial Policy Documents

National Transport Policy (2002)
Local Infrastructure Development Policy (2004) - Nepali version
Rural Infrastructure Development Strategic Action Plan 2007-2010 - Nepali version

DOR Policy Documents

DOLIDAR Policy Documents

Rural Road Standards (2010) - as included in the Interim DTMP Guidelines
Rural Road Standards (1999) - as included in the Approach Manual
Approach Manual for the Development of Rural and Agricultural Roads (1999)
Interim Guidelines for District Transport Master Plan (DTMP) preparation (2010)
National Plan for Rural Road Maintenance (2001)
Rural Road Maintenance Directives (2008) - Nepali version
Rural Road Maintenance Technical Handbook (2009) - Nepali version
Technical Specifications for Agricultural and Rural Roads (1998)
Work Norms for Agricultural and Rural Roads (1998)
Agricultural and Local Level Road Implementation Guidelines (2007) - Nepali version