Kathmandu: A rice planting ceremony was organized at the President House, Shital Niwas, to commemorate the National Paddy Day today. President Ramchandra Paudel and First Lady Sabita Paudel took part in the paddy transplantation ceremony.
According to National News Agency Nepal, President Paudel inaugurated the rice planting, emphasizing the importance of modernizing and commercializing the country’s agriculture. He mentioned that his symbolic participation in the plantation aimed to promote a culture of respect for all kinds of labor, including agriculture, and to encourage rice production.
The President highlighted the importance of honoring farmers who are engaged in agriculture and are striving to introduce it as a pillar of employment, recognizing them as food producers.