गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Politics ∕ Lawmakers demand effective implementation of health insurance scheme Politics Lawmakers demand effective implementation of health insurance scheme KathmanduPati June 12, 2022 KATHMANDU – Lawmakers participating in a discussion under the ministry-wise headings of the Appropriation Bill for the fiscal year, 2022/23 in the House of Representatives today have put their views on many issues in the budget. They have demanded an effective implementation of health insurance programme. On the occasion, Dr Bhim Rawal sought a response from the government on the matter of Nepali territories bordering neighbouring India. He demanded declaration of Nepal as a zone-of-peace and a bar for activities against the constitution to take place. Stating that budget for Pokhara, Kaski has been reduced in every sector including health, Khaga Raj Adhikari accused the government of not being serious about the matter. He was of the view that the Manipal Medical College in Pokhara should not be privatised. Likewise, Shakti Bahadur Basnet sought the government’s clear stance on its foreign policy and security policies while Renuka Gurung sought a long term solution to waste management and demanded accommodation and land to the landless Dom community. Also, Krishna Prasad Dahal pointed out monitoring to end problems facing health sector. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Home Minister responds to criticism over rescue Home Minister Says hope remains after tunnel rescues PM Shah and Australian counterpart discuss flood rescue efforts Mustang customs office struggles without permanent infrastructure 15 militants trying to infiltrate through Afghanistan border killed: Pakistan… Lawmaker faces voters’ anger over flood response Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms2 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief3 When the State Pulls the Trigger, Who Answers ?4 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative5 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward6 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns7 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested8 TRENDING Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown National Poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire no more UPAYA CITY CARGO LAUNCHES Version 3.0 Nepal Army initiates investigation into case of financial irregularities by Lieutenant Colonel Janmat Karki This time’s Teej, social distancing please! Namrata is Miss Nepal 2020 The FinCEN Files: Nepali banks and companies transact billions of rupees through dubious channels Nearly three dozen Chinese manufacturers show interest in supplying electric buses to Nepali government