Call to Expedite Operation of Gautam Buddha International Airport
Summary
Representatives from Siddharthanagar Municipality in Rupandehi urge the federal government to expedite the operation of Gautam Buddha International Airport to boost economic activities and tourism.
Key Points
- People’s representatives from Siddharthanagar Municipality in Rupandehi have urged the concerned authorities to bring the Gautam Buddha International Airport into operation at the earliest.
- Mayor Ishtiyak Ahamad Khan emphasized the importance of activating the airport constructed with a hefty investment to avoid it remaining idle.
- The operation of the airport is expected to accelerate development in Bhairahawa and contribute to national economic growth by increasing tourist arrivals.
- Local industrialists and businesspeople have been affected due to the lack of regular commercial flights, stressing the need for timely airport operations to promote tourism, trade, and regional development.
