Nepal’s Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Badri Prasad Pandey, announced that a study has commenced to ensure the safety and efficiency of Nepal’s airspace. Speaking with journalists at Bharatpur Airport, Minister Pandey highlighted the ongoing efforts to identify and resolve issues affecting the country’s skies.
“We have begun studying how to make Nepal’s airspace safer and more dynamic,” Minister Pandey stated. “The study will shape the policy, and subsequent legal frameworks will guide the necessary structural changes to achieve these goals,” he added.
According to Minister Pandey, the Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation has already initiated efforts in this direction, with the expectation of positive outcomes soon. He further mentioned that the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) is actively working on the expansion of Bharatpur Airport. Minister Pandey emphasized that he has been in continuous discussions with relevant stakeholders to ensure the smooth progress of the airport expansion project.
The Minister also pointed out that his ministry is focused on making significant policy, legal, and structural reforms in its three key departments to further improve the aviation sector.
The government’s commitment to enhancing Nepal’s aviation sector comes as part of broader efforts to promote tourism and ensure safety in the skies.
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