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Chobhar Dry Port

Coordinates: 27°39′21″N 85°17′28″E / 27.655903010580776°N 85.29098359061426°E / 27.655903010580776; 85.29098359061426
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Chobhar Dry Port
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Native name
चोभार सुख्खा बन्दरगाह
Location
CountryNepal
LocationKirtipur, Bagmati Province, Nepal
Coordinates27°39′21″N 85°17′28″E / 27.655903010580776°N 85.29098359061426°E / 27.655903010580776; 85.29098359061426
Details
Type of harbourDry port

The Chobhar Dry Port (Nepali: चोभार सुख्खा बन्दरगाह) is a dry port in Kirtipur, Bagmati Province, Nepal.[1][2]

In January 2019, then prime minister KP Sharma Oli laid the foundation stone for the port.[3][4] The dry port spans over 11.77 hectares of land and it is estimated that it will cost 1.70 billion Nepalese rupees (NPR).[5][6] The Chobhar Dry Port is being built on the land that was previously used by Himal Cement Factory.[7]

In August 2021, it was reported that the port was ready to begin its operation.[8] The Chobhar Dry Port was initially met with protests by the locals as they believed that the construction of the port will eventually displace them.[9][10]

In April 2022, it was reported that the port has begun its business operation.[11]

References

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  1. ^ "Dry port in Chobhar all set to come into operation". The Himalayan Times. 4 September 2021. Archived from the original on 10 November 2021. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  2. ^ Hamal, Nikki (19 August 2018). "NITDB awards contract of Chobhar dry port". The Himalayan Times. Archived from the original on 10 November 2021. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  3. ^ Sen, Sandeep (18 January 2019). "PM Oli lays foundation stone of much-awaited Chobhar dry port". The Himalayan Times. Archived from the original on 10 November 2021. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  4. ^ Chhetri, Samuel (17 January 2019). "Locals protest against construction of dry port in Chobhar (In photos)". The Kathmandu Post. Archived from the original on 10 November 2021. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  5. ^ Prasain, Krishana (11 August 2021). "Government agency to operate Chobhar dry port for now". The Kathmandu Post. Archived from the original on 18 August 2021. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  6. ^ Sen, Sandeep (19 June 2018). "Construction of Chobhar dry port to begin soon". The Himalayan Times. Archived from the original on 10 November 2021. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  7. ^ Prasain, Krishana (3 March 2021). "Chobhar dry port expected to be completed next month". The Kathmandu Post. Archived from the original on 10 November 2021. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  8. ^ "Chobhar dry port ready to start operation". The Rising Nepal. 28 August 2021. Archived from the original on 10 November 2021. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  9. ^ "Dry port at Chobhar faces resistance". Nepali Times. 25 January 2019. Archived from the original on 10 November 2021. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  10. ^ Magar, Arpana Ale (3 December 2018). "Chobhar dry port is essential for country's trade". My Republica. Archived from the original on 10 November 2021. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  11. ^ https://kathmandupost.com/money/2022/04/05/chobhar-dry-port-opens-for-business