ToR for IEE study of nine RIP (Road Improvement Project being implemented by Departments of Roads) road projects is approved by Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport (MoPIT). The roads are upgrading of Balkhu-Daksinkali Road, Balaju-Ranipauwa-Trishuli Road, Trishuli-Chhahare Road, Nuwakot, Bhaktapur-Nagarkot-Sipaghat Road, Bharatpur-Meghauli Road, Janakpur Parikrama Road, Bardaghat-Trivenidham Road, Nawalparasi, Lumbini Parikrama Road and Sanfebagar-Martadi Road. Field study for the IEE of the road projects will be carried out soon. (July 15, 2013)