Government to Operate Pokhara and Gautam Buddha Airports in Public–Private Partnership
Summary
The government will operate Pokhara and Gautam Buddha International Airports via a public–private partnership, with additional upgrades planned for several airports and tourism sites including Lumbini and Janakpur.
Key Points
- The government plans to operate Pokhara and Gautam Buddha International Airports through a public–private partnership (PPP) model.
- Rs 1.53 billion has been allocated for upgrading Tribhuvan International Airport in the national budget.
- Several domestic airports, including Bharatpur, Surkhet, Talcha, and Tulsipur, will be upgraded with features such as night flight capability.
- Large-scale infrastructure development is planned for key historical and religious sites along with tourism promotion initiatives such as branding Janakpur as a wedding destination.
