KATHMANDU, April 14 -- Under-construction road projects undertaken by Indian construction companies are facing significant delays. This is particularly true for projects contracted to joint ventures (JVs) between Nepali and Indian firms.

The Kamalbinayak-Nagarkot road extension in Bhaktapur, supposed to be completed in three years, remains unfinished even after a decade. The completion date for this project, handled by a joint venture between Indian contractor AIPL and Shailung Construction, remains uncertain. Sharda Prasad Adhikari, the landlord of the current Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, serves as the director of Shailung Construction.

The JV between AIPL and Shailung Construction commenced on June 12, 2014. However, progress st...