Lumbini's Multi-Million Rupee International Convention Center Remains Underutilized
Summary
Lumbini's international-standard convention center, completed four years ago with a 700 million rupee investment, has hosted only 15 events and remains underutilized due to lack of clear government operating procedures and promotional efforts.
Key Points
- The Lumbini convention center has hosted only 15 events in four years despite having a 5,000-person capacity.
- The center generates limited revenue of 3.65 million rupees over four years, struggling to cover operating costs.
- There is no clear government procedure for operating the hall; it is currently run under internal guidelines by Lumbini Development Trust.
- Local entrepreneurs and experts call for commercial strategies and private sector collaboration to better utilize the facility and boost tourism.
