The welfare fund of the Nepal Army has more than Rs 11.17 billion including outstanding amount of more than Rs 1.69 billion.
According to information given during a press meet organised on Friday, Nepal Army said 16 roads have been constructed with the investment from the fund. Army officials said 17 more roads are on the cards and that the construction of two of them will start very soon.
The army has also said investments have been made on health and education projects in various districts across the country.
This is the second time Nepal Army publicised the status of welfare fund after immense pressure from former army personnel and political parties.
Spokesperson of the Nepal Army Ramindra Chhetri said on the occasion that Nepal Army must not be politicised in the name of inclusion. He also said people influenced by political ideology will not be included into the armed force.
Chhetri further said NA was ready to provide security to keys installments as police personnel have been dispatched for constituent assembly polls. nepalnews.com ia Mar 07 08
