गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ Foreign Minister highlights usefulness of suggestions from scholars in policy making Nepal Foreign Minister highlights usefulness of suggestions from scholars in policy making KathmanduPati April 13, 2021 KATHMANDU – Minister for Foreign Affairs Pradeep Kumar Gyawali has said the research-based suggestions and study report from the scholarly class are useful in policy formulation and removing the development impediments. Inaugurating the 18th anniversary of Nepal Development Research Institute in the federal capital today, he said the present government was committed to the sustainable development of the nation. “The government is active to building an advanced society and to providing basic services including education, health and the like to the citizens as well as reaching the benefits of development to them. However, the development-related problems are not fully addressed,” he said and called on the intellectuals to carry out research and study on the obstacles to development. Recalling the call made by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to people from all walks of life to sincerely contribute towards fulfillment of the national aspiration, ‘Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepalis’, Minister Gyawali reiterated that the government has been carrying out all works possible keeping the nation’s development at the centre. It was a matter of pride that the United Nations Committee for Development Policy recommended for Nepal’s graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC), the Foreign Minister said Nepal still needed to do many more for its transformation into the developing country. As he said, there are more challenges to meet the UN sustainable goals (SDGs) before 2030. But any challenge can be overcome if we worked together with strong dedication and support, and cooperation from academic groups like Nepal Development Research Institute is required for the same. Former chair of Council of Ministers Khilaraj Regmi spoke about social justice, good governance and development issues, stressing that Nepal should accord equal priority to the implementation of 17 SDGs aim to build a better, just and inclusive world with no poverty. Stating that the promotion of constitution was possible though good constitutional practices and actions, he said the current political leadership was responsible for guiding the new generation to contribute for the defend and promotion of the constitution. At the programme chaired by founding member Punya Prasad Regmi, Institute executive director Dr Jaya Kumar Gurung talked about activities of the Institute. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Battisputali murder: All four accused juveniles Two arrested with Rs 9.8 million from Durbar Marg Police resort to firing to arrest accused in drugs peddling Rainfall to occur in majority provinces 27 people die due to fire, forest fire and lightning… Lightning claims toddler, injures three Top Headlines Nepal, India sign long-term agreement on electricity export, materializing MoU reached during PM’s visit1 NC, Maoist Centre discuss about NA election2 1.3 kilos of gold confiscated from TIA3 Govt. forms former-judge Poudel led probe commission to investigate Balkumari incident4 Dhakal recommended as SC chief registrar5 Manpower agency owner arrested for cheating more than Rs 1.9 million6 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities7 PM Dahal stresses on developing innovative agricultural system8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector UPAYA CITY CARGO LAUNCHES Version 3.0 Nepal Army’s mission in Lebanon provides Covid support kits to local municipalities Nepal Army initiates investigation into case of financial irregularities by Lieutenant Colonel Janmat Karki Asheem Man Singh Basnyat: We can evolve as a company to better suit a post-covid world The envisioned Defense University and its rationale Hetauda Cement Industry resumes operation Prime Minister’s Dashain greeting card using old map without Limpiyadhura sparks outrage in social media