Makawanpur: The members of the Chepang community at Raksirang Rural Municipality in Makawanpur district have provided Chiyuri as a gift to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. The Chepang community people sent Chiyuri by putting it into a bamboo basket, locally known as Perungo, through the Bagmati Province Assembly Member Bharati Pathak.
According to National News Agency Nepal, upon receiving the gift, PM Oli expressed his gratitude, noting that the Chepang community sent their hope and confidence along with the Chiyuri in the Perungo. He remarked on the potential of using Chiyuri to bring prosperity to the community, acknowledging that their lifestyle, traditions, cultures, and livelihoods are closely tied to this forest product. The Prime Minister committed to unveiling programs for Chiyuri promotion while respecting the lifestyles of indigenous and marginalized communities.
PM Oli also hinted at introducing programs to boost Chiyuri production and enhance economic activities in the community. He emphasized the importance of sustainable forest management, biodiversity conservation, and employment generation at the grassroots level through the use of forest resources.
Chairman of Raksirang Rural Municipality, Raj Kumar Malla, mentioned that the Chiyuri sent to the PM through province assembly member Pathak is also linked to the identity of the Chepang community. Traditionally, a Chiyuri tree is given as dowry during the wedding ceremonies of girls in the community.