Kathmandu – Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Purna Bahadur Khadka has asked the Nepali Army (NA) to make its aviation service further credible and service-orientation.

Inspecting the central air base of the Nepalese Army Air Service, the Defence Minister said that the aviation service of the NA is different than that of other institutions.

He urged the NA officials to focus more on public service by making its aviation wing further credible.Khadka said that the government has its sincere appreciation to the NA’s aviation service since it is offering services to the needy ones amid difficulties in low cost.

The DPM said that Nepalis people have always their gratitude to the NA pilots and other officials for their persistent dedication in the jobs of rescue operations during the time of disasters.

On the occasion, he said that the government was always ready to encourage the NA human resources working in this sector and provide them with training opportunities and other facilities.