Instructions to proceed with study for expansion of Tarigaon and Rara Airports
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Media Baaji
- Thu, 15 October 2026
Kathmandu. Minister of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Khadakraj Paudel has instructed the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAN) to proceed with the study process regarding the development and expansion of Tarigaon in Dang and Rara Airport in Mugu.
Minister Paudel, who recently visited both airports for inspection and observation, discussed with CAN officials in the ministry on Thursday and instructed them to proceed with the necessary study process. According to CAN, under the leadership of Minister Paudel, with the participation of authorities and officials related to the civil aviation sector, Nepalgunj, Dang, Rara and Jumla airports were inspected and visited from October 21st to 26th.
During the visit, instructions were given to conduct a detailed study on the necessary infrastructure, technical feasibility, operational capacity enhancement and service efficiency measures for the long-term development and expansion of the airport.
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