Kathmandu. To minimize the significant human and physical damage caused by road accidents and monsoon-induced landslides every year, the government has made provisions in the upcoming fiscal year (2083/084) budget. According to the 'Annual Development Program' published by the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport, more than 5.62 billion rupees have been allocated for these two important sectors alone. In previous years, these sectors, which were relegated to secondary priority, have now been given separate budget headings, with over 3.17 billion rupees allocated for landslide control and over 2.45 billion rupees for road and traffic safety. The government's move to...