Kathmandu: The government has announced that the 16th of Saun in the Nepali calendar will be observed annually as National Millet Day. This decision is part of several resolutions made public from a recent Cabinet meeting held on July 7.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the government spokesperson and Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, detailed several other decisions. Permission was granted to Prof Dr. Shiva Raj Adhikari, Vice-Chairperson of the National Planning Commission, to attend a sustainable development meeting in New York. Additionally, the Chief Minister of Gandaki Province received authorization for a China visit in celebration of the 70th anniversary of Nepal-China diplomatic relations.
The meeting also led to the approval of new banknotes of Rs 1,000 denomination from Nepal Rastra Bank. Furthermore, an additional $10.8 million grant from the World Bank for the School Sector Improvement Programme was sanctioned. The government approved land use in Resunga for developing adventure sports and facilitated participation in international cooperation programs.
Minister Gurung highlighted the renewal of a memorandum with Japan, the approval of new regulations and policies, and the public disclosure of decisions from the July 14 Cabinet meeting. Other significant resolutions include appointing a committee to investigate the conduct of the Nepal Insurance Authority’s chairman and assigning an acting chairman until the inquiry concludes.
The Cabinet accepted a concessional loan from Japan for the Nagdhunga Tunnel project and approved participation of officials in international conferences in South Africa and China. The use of land for a multipurpose building in Dadeldhura was approved, and several appointments and extensions were made in various committees.
The spokesperson also announced approvals for ministers to attend international forums in China, underscoring the government’s commitment to engaging in global dialogues on technology and health.