Construction of Dry Port Begins

Nepalgunj, May 7 – The process of constructing an International Trade and Transit Centre (dry port) at Banke district’s border with India has been initiated as per the agreement reached between Nepal and India.

The two close neighbours had signed the agreement related to the construction of the dry port in the border some nine years back. The task of demarcation has begun after the completion of the land acquisition.

According to the District Administration Office, Banke, one third budget has been allocated for the protection of the land acquired for the construction of dry port at Jayaspur and Saigaun areas, west of the Nepalgunj Customs Office.

The process of calling a tender for the construction of dry port has started, said Administrative Officer of the Office, Basanta Kumar Kanaujiya.

As per the agreement, the Indian side shall take the responsibility of developing the infrastructures necessary for the construction of the dry port once Nepal manages land for the same. RSS