Road Safety in Nepal – Efforts, Challenges and the Way Forward
Panelists engage in discussion about the status of Road Safety, Challenges and the Way Forward.[/caption]The Sadak Sathi event gathered over 70 participants for a timely and impactful conversation on road safety in Nepal. Held at the Department of Roads, the program opened with a powerful keynote address by Hon. Devendra Dahal, Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport, who highlighted the urgent need for collective action and systemic reform in tackling Nepal’s road safety crisis.
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Hon. Devendra Dahal, Minister of Physical Infrastructure and Transport delivering his keynote address.[/caption]The panel brought together esteemed experts from four key sectors:
Ram Hari Pokharel, Director General, Department of Roads
Dr. Resham Raj Regmi, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of Nepal
Bhim Prasad Dhakal, Retired Additional Inspector General of Police
Dr. Nilam Kumar Khadka, Senior Neurosurgeon and Head of Department, National Trauma Centre
The session was skillfully moderated by Dr. Bhagabati Sedain, Professor at Padma Kanya Campus and a long-time road safety advocate. Together, the speakers unpacked critical issues including road design and engineering standards, legal protections under the Good Samaritan Law, trauma response within the golden hour, and the role of enforcement in building safer systems.
[caption id="attachment_3543" align="aligncenter" width="2560"] The Sadak Sathi Team with the panelists after the conclusion of the panel discussion.[/caption]With active participation from a diverse audience, the event fostered deeper understanding and collective responsibility — marking a strong step forward in Sadak Sathi’s ongoing mission to create safer roads through education, advocacy, and preparedness.
