Government Allocates Significant Budget for Lumbini Province Infrastructure and Development
Summary
The government allocated significant budget for infrastructure, tourism, and irrigation projects in Lumbini Province, including upgrades to airports and highways, and integrated regional development efforts.
Key Points
- The government has allocated a significant budget for infrastructure, tourism, industry, road, and irrigation sectors in Lumbini Province for fiscal year 2083/084.
- The Gautam Buddha International Airport in Bhairahawa will operate in collaboration with the private sector; Terigaun Airport in Dang will be upgraded.
- Major road projects include completion of the Siddhababa tunnel route, construction of the Butwal-Pokhara express highway section, and upgrades to various roads in Dang and Lumbini Province.
- The budget includes irrigation expansion projects in Banke, Dang, and Kapilvastu, and integrated development programs aiming to promote Lumbini as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
