Kathmandu: Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Ram Nath Adhikari, has emphasized the importance of adopting scientific methods to enhance paddy production in Nepal. Speaking at an event organized by the Department of Agriculture to commemorate the 22nd National Paddy Plantation Day, Minister Adhikari highlighted the necessity of increasing agricultural production as a means to bolster the national economy. He stated that modernizing agriculture is a government priority, which has led to the launch of various programs aimed at benefiting farmers and elevating the status of the agricultural profession.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the Director General of the Department of Agriculture, Prakash Kumar Sanjel, expressed the need for increased awareness among farmers regarding food security as an essential part of agricultural reforms. He noted that paddy production plays a significant role in ensuring food security, and therefore, promoting climate-resilient varieties of rice is crucial.
Various organizations, including the Agricultural Department, Crop Development, and Agricultural Biodiversity Conservation Centre, are actively involved in conducting exhibitions, organizing informative programs, and disseminating messages through posters to promote paddy production. The Department observes National Paddy Plantation Day annually on Asar 15, celebrating it with a range of programs to highlight the importance of paddy production in the country.