Kathmandu: Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel emphasized the importance of environmental conservation and pollution control, highlighting them as government priorities requiring cooperation from all sectors.
According to National News Agency Nepal, during an ‘EV Rally’ organized by the Annapurna Media Network, Minister Paudel announced that the government is crafting relevant policies and laws to address climate change and its environmental impact. He underscored that a clean environment is essential not just for Nepal but for the entire planet. However, he noted that Nepal faces dual priorities: infrastructure development and environmental conservation.
Minister Paudel expressed pride in the recent Sagarmatha Samaad event, which served as a platform to communicate the global message of climate change impact and the importance of mountain preservation. He also affirmed the government’s commitment to promoting electric vehicles as part of its environmental strategy.
On this occasion, Rameshwor Thapa, Chairman of the Annapurna Media Network, stated that his institution is committed not only to spreading messages about environmental conservation but also to actively participating in efforts to achieve it.