President Paudel: Policy reforms needed for development of agriculture sector

Kathmandu: President Ramchandra Paudel has pointed out the need for policy reforms in the agriculture sector, by saying alleviation is possible through the development of this sector.

President Paudel made those statements at the inauguration of the ‘Extensive Kavrepalanchok Agriculture Festival-2024’ in Banepa on Friday, where he stressed the need for poly-makers, planners, and to bring special programs for increasing exports and import substitution through production and employment growth.

‘I see the need for extensive policy improvement in the agriculture sector as it has the capacity of extricating out the community that is below the poverty line,’ said President Poudel.  He even said the nation’s need after the political change are economic prosperity, development, and peace alone. Noting that it is inevitable to make provisions for ensuring ‘Justice to the Underprivileged and Income to the Poor’ and to foster a culture of respecting labor.

Likewise, He viewed an economically prosperous Nepal can being built, paving the way for industrialization mainly through the development of agriculture, tourism, water resources, and enterprises. ‘This is also the intent of the federal democratic republic,’ the President reminded and underscored the need to conserve and promote the technologies, practices, and indigenous crops on the verge of disappearance. He also emphasized on promotion of agriculture and animal husbandry and transferring the skills, knowledge, and technology related to this to the new generation.

Similarly, referring to Kavrepalanchok as a district that is important in terms of agriculture, dairy, and market-oriented agriculture produce, he expressed the belief that the Festival will make a significant contribution to expanding the agricultural enterprises aimed at promoting employment and income generation in the agricultural sector in the context of the citizens of the district getting attracted towards other professions and sectors.

The President stressed the need for the development of more agriculture products markets like the Kalimati Fruits and Vegetables Market across the country. On the occasion, the President presented the ‘President Outstanding Farmer Award’ to six farmers from Kavrepalanchok and Sindhupalchok.

The four-day-long Festival is jointly organized by the District Coordination Committee, the Banepa Municipality, the Agriculture Development Office, the Livestock Service Office, and the Kavrepalanchok Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

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