Salyan, March 15 -- Helipads built in ten local units of Salyan district, intended for the emergency evacuation of critically ill patients, pregnant women, and accident victims, have remained unused.

Constructed four years ago by the Nepal Army with funding from local governments, these helipads have gone unused as road access has improved across the district, enabling ambulances to reach villages and eliminating the need for air evacuations.

Although the Nepal Army built the helipads with some local governments spending over Rs100,000, these investments have proven ineffective in recent years. As a result, these structures now stand idle, raising questions about whether similar projects will still be funded in the future.

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