Rs 700 billion estimated budget for Nijgadh int’l airport: Minister Pokhrel

Kathmandu / January 20: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Anand Prasad Pokhrel, has said the government has estimated the budget of Rs 700 billion for the construction of Nijgadh international airport in five phases.

At a programme organized by Reporters’ Club in the capital city on Wednesday, Minister Pokhrel said works on construction of the Nijgadh international airport began in a planned manner.

Similarly, the works on construction of Gautam Buddha international airport have been accelerated, the Minister added. The government has also initiated the acquisition of land for the expansion of airport in all 75 districts. If it was not possible, helipad would be set up.

According to him, the government has planned to bring in one million tourists in the coming year. RSS