In a recent update pertaining to Indo-Nepal tourism<\/a> cooperation, the Government of Nepal appointed Indian ex-MP and well-known veteran actress Jaya Prada as the new \u2018Goodwill Ambassador of Nepal to India\u2019.<\/p>\n A decision in this regard has been taken at the ministerial-level meeting of the Nepali Ministry of Culture<\/a>, Tourism and Civil Aviation held on September 22, 2018, informed the Ministry spokesperson Ghanshyam Upadhyay.<\/p>\n As Nepal\u2019s goodwill ambassador for a tenure of four years, the 60-year-old Jaya Prada will be promoting the country\u2019s culture and tourism potential in India.<\/p>\n Nepali officials feel that the appointment of Jaya will boost the existing cultural ties between India and Nepal<\/a> in line with the latter\u2019s goal to achieve 2 million tourist arrivals by 2020 under \u2018Visit Nepal Year<\/a>\u2019 campaign.<\/p>\n Jaya Prada is known for her popularity among Indian film and political fraternity for her active participation in Indian films and politics as well.<\/p>\n