Nepal Army Is Buying Vehicles worth Of Rs 180 million, An 'A' category ambulance is being procured for VIPs and VVIPs

Kathmandu, The Nepal Army has started the process of purchasing vehicles worth Rs. 180 million. Military officials at the base claim that they are buying "operational vehicles" because they are essential.

The army is buying 10 double double cab pickups for the Terai and hills. The army had demanded the purchase of a total of 30 pickups. The army is also buying a C-category ambulance. The army had demanded five ambulances.

An 'A' category ambulance is being procured for VIPs and VVIPs. It will be used during the rides of the President, Prime Minister and others. It is mentioned in the list of technical features prepared by the army that it will have facilities including ventilator.

Mountain jeep to uranium security team

A team of the Nepal Army has been deployed in Thulungphant of Mustang, which is said to have uranium since last November. A mountain jeep is being purchased for the team.

The army is also preparing to buy five hard top jeeps. Despite the demand of Jangiadda to buy 15, only 5 have been approved. Five motorcycles are also being procured for the same area.

The army is also procuring 30 bicycles and 4 tractors for different areas. One forklift carrying 20 and 5 tons of goods is being procured for the base. A workshop van is being procured for the battlefield.

The army demanded two buses with a capacity of 40 people but they were not accepted. It is also buying six electric carts for the army's warehouse. The army also demanded the purchase of three kitchen mobile vans. But only two have been approved.

Three tools used in a disaster

The army is purchasing three weapons to deal with the disaster. According to Jangiadda, the process of purchasing rescue ladder and compact fire engine (fire engine) to be used in fire control has been started.

An 'ultra high pressure system' is also being procured for fire control.

Army spokesperson Bijnan Dev Pandey said that the process of purchasing all the vehicles has been started as it is essential in daily activities. He said that the process of inviting tenders has already started.