Kathmandu, Jan. 4
Prime Minister of Nepal KP Sharma Oli has
pledged government’s unwavering support for rapid development of Solukhumbu
district which has been greatly contributing to Nepal’s tourism sector.
Speaking at the inauguration programme of the
Ngim Dorjee Sherpa Tourism Road in Surke, Ward No. 2 in Khumbu Pasang Lhamu
Rural Municipality on Saturday, PM Oli said that the government will support in
improving development infrastructure in the district.
On the occasion, according to the Prime
Minister's Office, he said that the provincial and federal governments have
been collaborating in a project to blacktop the road. "Both levels of
government will take responsibility for asphalting this road. The government
will leave no stone unturned in the development of Solukhumbu," he
assured.
Stating that Solukhumbu is a land of
adventurers, PM Oli said that the district was the birthplace of national
luminaries like Pasang Lhamu Sherpa and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa, whose
achievements have received global acclaim. "Further development in Khumbu
will significantly boost tourism promotion," he said.
According to PM Oli, Solukhumbu is a
district teeming with tourism potential. He reassured locals of the
government’s commitment to implementing development programmes aimed at
strengthening their economic standing. Referring to the region as the gateway
to the world’s highest peak, Everest, he noted that its appeal to adventure
tourists would be further enhanced with upgraded roads and expanded
infrastructure.
The Ngim Dorjee Sherpa Tourism Road is expected
to improve transportation facilities for Khumbu residents while contributing to
the district’s overall economic and social development. PM Oli expressed
optimism that such initiatives would elevate the region’s tourism industry to
new heights.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 5 January 2025.
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