FinMin earmarks Rs 5.46 billion for tourism industry
May 28, 2024, 4:02 p.m.
KATHMANDU, MAY 28: The government has announced the allocation of Rs 5.46 billion to help bolster the tourism industry. The very announcement was made by Finance Minister Barsha Man Pun while presenting the national budget for the fiscal year 2024/25 in the parliament on Tuesday.
In the next fiscal year, in order to impel 1.6 million international tourists to visit Nepal promotional activities will be organized in various foreign countries, including India. Moreover, there are plans zeroed in on promoting religious tourism.
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