Question : DELHI- KATHMANDU BUS SERVICE



(a) whether there is any proposal to start bus services between Delhi-Kathmandu on the lines of Srinagar-Muzaffarabad bus service;

(b) if so, the time by which it is likely to be started; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE)

(a) The proposal for a Delhi-Kathmandu bus service is part of a Motor Vehicle Agreement between India and Nepal that has been initialled by the two Governments.

(b)&(c) The Agreement will come into effect after its signature by both Governments.