Pokhara Chamber of Commerce Urges Direct Flights to Indian Cities from New International Airport

Pokhara. The Pokhara Chamber of Commerce and Industry has demanded smooth flight operations to various cities in India from the Pokhara International Airport.

Meeting with Suman Shekhar, First Secretary of the Indian Embassy in Nepal, the Chamber stated that the operation of the international airport is essential for the development of Pokhara.
Chamber President Gokarna Karki drew attention to creating an environment for direct travel to Indian cities from Pokhara International Airport and bringing Indian tourists into Nepal. Secretary Suman stated that he was positive about the demand.

Karki also raised the issue of upgrading the Siddhartha Highway alongside the airport's operation.

Suman mentioned that the partnership initiated between Nepal and India for information technology and innovation is proving fruitful. He stated that Nepali participation would be ensured in upcoming fairs related to information technology and startups.
He recalled India's assistance in promoting Nepali products and physical infrastructure, adding that India, which currently imports 1200 MW of electricity from Nepal, is also supporting the development of hydropower here by signing an agreement to purchase 10,000 MW of electricity in the next 10 years.

President Karki stated that the private sector in Pokhara is ready to conduct promotional activities in various Indian cities to attract more tourists and requested facilitation for the same.

Chamber General Secretary Shobha Gautam expressed hope for Indian assistance in marketing the products manufactured by women entrepreneurs.