BAITADI, Dec 27: The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has released a budget for upgrading several airports in Sudurpaschim Province.
A CAAN meeting, chaired by Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Prem Bahadur Ale, under the multi-year project decided in this regard.
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Under the project, over Rs 15 million has been released for the upgradation of Baitadi Airport, Rs 1 billion for Dhangadhi Airport and more than Rs 26 million for Gokuleshwor Airport in Darchula. Similarly, a budget has been allocated for upgrading Doti, Sanfebagar, Kamal Bazaar, Mahendranagar, Bajura and Dadeldhura airports.
The airport in Patan has resumed operation after 26 years following its upgradation at a cost of Rs 110 million.
