Japan provides Rs 2.767 billion grant to upgrade TIA air traffic control facilities
Summary
Japan has agreed to provide a Rs 2.767 billion grant to Nepal to upgrade air traffic control facilities at Tribhuvan International Airport. The project will rehabilitate the control tower and modernize critical systems, communications, and navigation equipment to improve safety and resilience.
Key Points
- Japan will provide a 2.853 billion yen grant, equivalent to Rs 2.767 billion, for improvements to Tribhuvan International Airport’s air traffic control facilities.
- The project includes rehabilitation of the control tower and renewal of power, UPS, HVAC, fire protection, and security systems.
- Communication, navigation, surveillance, and air traffic management systems will be modernized to meet International Civil Aviation Organization standards.
- The upgrade is expected to improve aviation safety, airport continuity, efficiency, disaster resilience, and support tourism and trade.
