A bill aimed at separating the regulatory and service provider roles of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has been submitted to the Cabinet for review. The announcement was made by Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Badri Pandey.
Speaking at an interaction program organized by the Ministry on Monday, Minister Pandey also informed that a proposal to form a high-level investigation committee to probe recent aviation accidents has been presented to the Cabinet. The proposed committee would be headed by a former High Court judge, underscoring the government’s commitment to ensuring thorough investigations into aviation safety incidents.
Minister Pandey shared that the bill, which seeks to bifurcate the regulatory and service-providing functions of CAAN, has already passed through the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Law and has now reached the Bill Committee of the Cabinet for further consideration.
Additionally, the minister provided updates on the ongoing operations at Bhairahawa and Pokhara airports, highlighting that inter-ministerial efforts are underway to ensure smooth functioning. He emphasized that previous task force reports will be used as references, and their recommendations will be implemented in the coming days.
Minister Pandey also mentioned that a motion of public importance regarding aviation accidents has been discussed in Parliament, signaling the government’s focus on addressing aviation safety concerns.
He concluded by stating that the Ministry, along with its affiliated agencies, is moving forward with institutional and structural improvements to enhance overall efficiency.
