Finance Minister Sharma committed to build Nijgadh airport

Kathmandu: Finance Minister Janardan Sharma has expressed his commitment to build Nijgadh International Airport in Bara district.

Addressing the 46th general assembly of the Birgunj Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Saturday , Minister Sharma expressed such commitment.

He said that Nijgadh Airport is needed not only as an alternative to Tribhuvan International Airport but also for the overall economic development of Madhes and the country.

He also informed that necessary process will be taken forward for the operation of Birgunj Sugar Factory.

Before reaching the program of the Birgunj Chamber of Commerce and Industry, a team comprising Finance Minister Sharma, Finance Secretary Madhu Kumar Marasini, Chief of Revenue Management Division and Joint Secretary Bhupal Baral had inspected the Birgunj Sugar Industry in the morning.