Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport () was the governmental body of Nepal responsible for domestic transport, rail transport, and waterways.
On 13 May 2026, as part of an administrative overhaul by the Balen Shah administration to reduce the number of federal ministries from 22 to 18, this ministry was dissolved. Its functions were merged with the former Ministry of Urban Development and Ministry of Water Supply to form the consolidated Ministry of Infrastructure Development.
Organisational structure Until its dissolution in 2026, the ministry dealt with domestic transport including road and rail transportation as well as waterways, while air transportation was overseen by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation.
The ministry's former departments included: DepartmentCurrent Oversight (Post-2026)Nepal Shipping OfficeMinistry of Infrastructure DevelopmentDepartment of RoadsMinistry of Infrastructure DevelopmentDepartment of Transport ManagementMinistry of Infrastructure DevelopmentDepartment of RailwaysMinistry of Infrastructure Development
List of ministers
See also Ministry of Infrastructure Development (Successor) Department of Roads Department of Railways
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