Rastriya Swatantra Party MP Bina Gurung Demands Full Operation of Pokhara International Airport

Kathmandu. Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) MP Bina Gurung has demanded that the government bring the Pokhara International Airport into full operation.  

Speaking at a meeting of the International Relations and Tourism Committee of the Federal Parliament on Thursday, MP Gurung expressed sadness that the airport, built with an investment of billions, has not been able to become operational and urged the government to immediately take diplomatic initiatives for this.

MP Gurung mentioned that the role of neighboring countries India and China will be decisive in the tourism development of Nepal. According to her, the smooth operation of Pokhara and Bhairahawa international airports is essential to attract tourists to Nepal, targeting the vast populations of both countries. 'There is an international airport in Pokhara, but we have not been able to make it operational,' she said, 'Considering the possibility of bringing in a large number of tourists from China and India, my demand is that the government should make special arrangements for the operation of these airports through diplomatic initiatives.'

Discussing Pokhara, the tourist city, MP Gurung emphasized that the government's attention should also be paid to the proper management and conservation of the lakes there. She stated that the government should prioritize both infrastructure development and the preservation of natural heritage to make Pokhara a tourism hub.

In addition, MP Gurung alerted the government to the immediate solution of the problem seen in telephone and internet networking recently, which is causing hardship to both citizens and tourists. Stating that the disruption of communication services due to technical problems is negatively affecting daily life and the tourism sector, she drew the attention of the concerned bodies to ensure quality service.