10 Nov, Kathmandu:
Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal today made commitment to increasing investment in science, technology and research.
Speaking at a seminar on ‘Scientific exploration in Nepal: opportunities and challenges’ organised by Nepal National Intellectuals’ Organisation in the Capital, Prime Minister Dahal also pledged to invest in this sector even by bringing supplementary budget.
He also said the government was preparing to drive the country towards economic and social development, and the development of science and technology while ensuring the acceptability of the constitution.
“Political leadership should take an initiative towards exploring and using the development potentiality of Nepal,” PM Dahal said.
Nepal has an abundance of resources. It could be utilised to create job opportunities within the country, he asserted.
Likewise, President of the Development Committee of Parliament Rabindra Adhikari stressed the need for creating job opportunities within the country to lure foreign employment aspiring youths.
Also, Chairman of the organisation Naresh Bhandari accused the state of being apathetic towards the development of science and technology. At the event, three separate working papers on science and technology were discussed. RSS
