New Police Academy nears completion

Kathmandu Nov. 2: The construction of the state‑of‑the‑art New Police Academy in Panauti, Kavrepalanchowk is nearing completion with more than 95 per cent of the work completed.

The project is being funded by the government of India at an estimated cost of Rs. 10.015 billion, excluding value‑added tax (VAT).

Although the final date and format of the ceremony remain subject to confirmation, the Nepal Police Headquarters is preparing to inaugurate the New Police Academy jointly with India during Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s proposed visit to the southern neighbour by mid‑November or early December.

Prime Minister Shah and his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, are expected to inaugurate the new Police Academy jointly from India according to the current plan of the Police Headquarters.

Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Abi Narayan Kafle, Spokesperson for Nepal Police Headquarters said construction is in its final stages on a site covering more than 822 ropanis of land in Panauti. A total of 67 structures are being developed under the new Police Academy project, which is intended to provide modern training, residential and administrative facilities for Nepal Police.

“We are working to complete the remaining construction work before the Prime Minister’s proposed visit to India," the spokesperson said, adding that the New Police Academy project had entered its phase.

The New Police Academy is expected to become an institutional facility for police training combining academic infrastructure, accommodation, sports facilities, conference halls and other amenities required for professional development.

Training and residential facilities

Of the 67 structures 48 are equipped buildings while the remaining 19 comprise supporting infrastructure. The facilities are designed to accommodate a range of training and institutional activities under one campus.

Two large assembly halls are being constructed, with seating capacities of 572 and 352 people. In addition, two conference halls, accommodating 480 and 240 people are being developed to facilitate seminars, workshops, briefings and other professional programmes.