Budget allocated to rebuild Tarigaun Airport in Dang
Summary
The government has allocated Rs. 250 million to expand Tarigaun Airport’s runway in Dang, with officials saying the airport could resume regular operations within two years. Leaders say the project will support tourism, regional mobility and wider development in Lumbini and Karnali provinces.
Key Points
- The government has allocated Rs. 250 million in the fiscal year 2026/27 budget for runway expansion at Tarigaun Airport in Dang.
- Tourism, Culture and Civil Aviation Minister Khadak Raj Paudel said the runway could be extended to around 1,500 metres and regular operations restored within two years.
- RSP General Secretary and Dang-2 lawmaker Bipin Kumar Acharya said the airport matters for the mobility and livelihoods of about 1.8 million people in Lumbini and Karnali provinces.
- Officials said a DPR has already been prepared and land from the Cotton Development Committee is being sought for the expansion.
