KATHMANDU: Nepal Infrastructure Summit, 2026, which is being organized in public-private partnership with the objective of attracting domestic and foreign investment in infrastructure projects, is going to be held in Kathmandu on December 7 and 24.

The government has showcased 23 different projects during the conference. The Nijgadh International Airport is one of the projects that the government has stopped in the showcase. Its detailed concept has been prepared. It is estimated to cost 162 billion Nepali rupees ($1.06 billion). The government aims to prepare this project in the public-private partnership (PPP) model.

Similarly, there is the Majhitar-Shaktikhor tunnel and a mixed city. It is a mixed project. It is currently in the concept stage.

Its cost is 250 billion Nepalese rupees (1.64 billion US dollars). It is also being prepared in the public-private partnership (PPP) model.

The master plan of the Shaktikhor Industrial Park has been prepared. Its cost is 40.50 billion Nepali rupees (266 million US dollars). It is also being built in the PPP model.

The Upper Arun Hydropower Project is also in mourning. Its investment is 208 billion Nepalese rupees (1.36 billion US dollars). It will also be built on PPP model.

The Global Convention and Digital Hub, Bhrikutimandap is also in the showcase. It is in the pre-feasibility study stage. Its cost is 50 billion Nepali rupees (328 million US dollars). It will be built on PPP model.

The cost of the Karnali HVAC transmission line is 25 billion Nepali rupees (164 million US dollars). It is also going to be built on PPP model.

The concept of Chandragiri-Chitlang-Palung-Chitwan Expressway has been prepared. Its investment is 221.12 billion Nepali rupees (1.45 billion US dollars). It will be implemented in the ham model.

The Bheri HVAC transmission line is in the process of being formed as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV). Its cost is 25 billion Nepali rupees (164 million US dollars). It will be built on PPP model.

The land for the Naubasta Industrial Park has already been identified. Its investment is 10 billion Nepalese rupees (66 million US dollars). It will be built on a PPP model with loan facilitation.

The feasibility study of the Kohalpur-Surkhet expressway has been conducted. It is said to cost 67.5 billion Nepalese rupees (443 million US dollars). It will be operated on a ham model.

The detailed engineering study of the Daunne tunnel is in the stage. Its cost is 10.80 billion Nepalese rupees (71 million US dollars). It will also be operated on the ham model.

The detailed design of the Dudhkoshi Reservoir Hydropower Project is in the final stage. The financial closure is targeted to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2026. The investment is estimated to be Rs 381.25 billion (USD 2.5 billion). It will also be implemented in the PPP model.

Maheshphant Satellite IT City is in the urban master planning stage. It will have an investment of 55 billion Nepalese rupees (361 million US dollars). It will also be built in PPP model. The urban master plan of Chhahare Satellite Logistics City is in the preparation stage. It will cost 50 billion Nepalese rupees (328 million US dollars). It will also be built on the PPP model.

The feasibility study of the Tamor Reservoir Hydropower Project has been completed. It will require an investment of 2 trillion Nepali rupees (1.31 billion US dollars). It will be operated on PPP model.

The AI Data Center project (Rolwalingmanang) is in the feasibility study phase at two locations. It will cost 50 billion Nepalese rupees 932.8 million US dollars. It will also be ready in the PPP model.

The Mustang Integrated Apple Cultivation and Processing Project is in the concept stage. It is estimated to cost 30 billion Nepalese rupees (197 million US dollars). It will be built on PPP model. The urban master plan of Manedanda Eco-Town is in the preparation stage. It has an investment of 45 billion Nepalese rupees 929.5 million US dollars. The framework of the implementation will be prepared in the public-private partnership (PPP) model.

The Budhigandaki Multipurpose Project is multi-purpose. Its project report (DPR) has been prepared. It is estimated to cost 400,92.62 billion US dollars. It will also be built in PPP model.

The feasibility study of the Dhauwadi iron extraction project has been completed. It will require an investment of 51.25 billion rupees (336 million US dollars). It will be built on PPP model.

The route alignment of the Butwal-Pokhara Expressway has been decided. It will require an investment of 80 billion Nepali rupees (525 million US dollars). It will be prepared on a ham model.

The detailed project report (DPR) of the Dharan-Leuti tunnel is ready. It will require an investment of 6.75 billion rupees (44 million US dollars). It will be implemented on a ham model.

The pre-feasibility study of the Khaptad integrated eco-tourism project is in the stage. It will require an investment of 27 billion Nepalese rupees (177 million US dollars). It will be prepared in the PPP model.