Kathmandu: Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Devendra Dahal has said that the development of tourism infrastructure is a high priority for the government. After observing the photo exhibition entitled ‘Mountain Tourism: Our Glory, Our Identity’ organized by Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS), the National News Agency, today, Minister Dahal stated that infrastructure development has been prioritized for the development and promotion of the tourism sector.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the photo exhibition was organized to commemorate the 18th Republic Day. Minister Dahal expressed his happiness that RSS has collected photos of significant tourist sites and displayed them via this exhibition, further highlighting the beauty of Nepal. He expressed hope that RSS continues to engage in such creative works in the future, noting that tourism development can be enhanced by promoting it at the international level.
Minister Dahal mentioned that while advancing infrastructure development in the tourism sector, priority will be given to densely populated areas. The government plans to promote the market for domestically produced goods, establish access to the market, and strengthen trilateral relations.
Kamala Devi Pant, the chairperson of the Development, Economic Affairs and Good Governance Committee, also observed the photo exhibition today. She praised RSS for organizing the exhibition, noting that it features photographs reflecting Nepal’s entirety in terms of mountain tourism.
The exhibition, which opened on May 15, features 96 photographs related to various mountain ranges, Himalayan lifestyles, and major tourist destinations from east to west of Nepal.