KATHMANDU, AUGUST 25

The government has planned to construct three advanced terminal buildings in three domestic airports.

According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), Biratnagar, Nepalgunj, and Bharatpur airports have been chosen for the terminal constructions within the current fiscal year.

CAAN officiating deputy director and Spokesperson Jagannath Niraula said, the CAAN has issued a notice on Wednesday to select the contractors for the projects.

According to Niraula, terminal buildings in the airports dated back to over 50 years. Likewise, the movement of passengers has increased. The projects will be implemented under the multi-year (three years) programme. The new structures will have a conveyor belt.

According to CAAN, there are a total of 53 airports in the nation and of them, 33 are in operation while 20 are yet to be operated.