Since Pokhara's
future depends on tourism, the government is ready to improve infrastructure for
the tourism promotion, according to finance minister.
Inaugurating
the 15th Pokhara Street Festival, in Pokhara today, finance minister
Shankar Prasad Koirala said that the budget for the current fiscal year has
promised a regional international airport in Pokhara. "The budget has also
allocated Rs 1 billion for the land compensation for the airport," he
said, adding that the government has accelerated planning to construct
international regional airport in Pokhara and add new aircraft for national
flag carrier in Chinese help.
There is a
lot to do to develop Pokhara commercially, Koirala said, asking to prepare a
strategic plan to develop the lake city.
The
incumbent government has brought the economy back on track, he added. "The
new elected government will drive it to its destination as the political
transition has come to an end and it's time to start economic revolution."
The
government's duty is not to do business, he said asking the private sector to
take the lead."
The private
sector is the engine of growth, said the regional administrator of the Western
region Lok Darshan Regmi. "The diplomatic mission of Nepal across the
globe has to promote tourism," he said, adding that Nepalis should be
proud of their culture and tradition.
The six-day street festival
will see cultural dance, food fiesta, and many more fun.
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