The private sector in Nepalgunj has requested that the government establish direct air services between Nepalgunj and Delhi. On Sunday, Tanka Dhami, President of the Nepalgunj Chamber of Commerce and Industry, submitted a 21-point memorandum to Prime Minister Sushila Karki through Finance Minister Rameshore Khanal, noting that efforts to secure the route have gone on for a decade. Dhami said direct flights would boost trade, industry, and tourism, emphasizing that necessary infrastructure already exists. Minister Khanal responded that with only about three months left before the March 5, 2026 election, the current government is limited in its ability to implement major decisions. The Chamber also urged reductions in customs duties to curb smuggling that harms local enterprises.
