Kathmandu, May 30 -- The government has prioritised tourism and civil aviation as key drivers of economic transformation in the budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, introducing a new "wellness tourism" concept alongside infrastructure expansion and regulatory reforms.

Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle, presenting the budget in Parliament on Friday, stated that the strategy aims to attract high-spending visitors by strengthening tourism infrastructure, enhancing safety systems in the Himalayas, and upgrading international aviation standards.

The government has allocated Rs7.34 billion for the culture and tourism sector and Rs2.93 billion for civil aviation.

As part of aviation reforms, the budget proposes splitting the Civil Aviation Author...