Kathmandu, January 26 : The CPN (UML) Chair KP Sharma Oli today said there is a need for every individual to have enlightenment in them to establish good moral norms and values in the society.

The society should cultivate good moral norms and values to provide happiness to people by realising their aspirations for ‘Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepalis’, said the former Prime Minister in a message of best wishes on the occasion of Shree Panchami (Saraswati Puja) today.

The UML has made it its destination to fulfill people’s aspirations for ‘Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepalis’ as it is the only leading and responsible party for the same, he claimed.

“The party has moved ahead with sectoral action plans and period goals for the implementation of policies and programmes to develop and prosper the country,” he said.

Kathmandu, July 2 :Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli met with youths on a hunger strike demanding better management of the COVID-10 prevention and control measures in the country. He went to the HAMS hospital, where the ‘enough is enough’ group members are undergoing treatment after their health deteriorated during the hunger strike.

The youths were staging the hunger strike since a week at Patan Durbar Square premises. During the meeting, Prime Minister Oli noted that the government was working in a transparent manner to control COVID-19 in the country, according to information shared in the social media by the PM’s press advisor Surya Thapa.(RSS)

KATHMANDU, June 29 :  Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that the impacts of COVID-19 on economy could be reduced from productivity and production growth in agriculture.

In a message today on the occasion of the 17th National Paddy Day, the PM said that it was necessary to concentrate on production growth of agricultural products by maintaining balance between the soli and crops. PM Oli has also urged for maximum utilization of lands without keeping them barren and farming for the best outputs as per the principle of utilization.
“This does not mean that paddy planting is needed in all farms. Paddy should be planted where there is high returns and other crops could be grown on other lands. But the particular crop should yield maximum,” the PM said in his message.

Saying that ensuring basic food security for the citizens was the welfare state’s responsibility, PM Oli stated that the country has already issued the Right to Food and Food Sovereignty Act, 2018 for the implementation of the citizens’ fundamental right on food as mentioned in our constitution.
On the occasion, PM has further stated that our national commitment to bring about good results on the status of food and nutrition was understandable through the implementation of the agriculture development strategy.

Saying that paddy carries economic, social and cultural significance in Nepali society since long back, PM Oli mentioned that paddy has a very close relation with our life system.

PM Oli has also expressed his concerns for huge amount of expenses for the imports of rice from the international markets in the recent years due to our failure to meet the rising demand for rice, thanks to population growth as well as people’s increased economic status.

“This has even increased the country’s dependency. Considering the fact, the government of Nepal has implemented policies and plans with top priority for sustainable food security in the country by increasing production of paddy crop,” according to the PM.

Furthermore, the PM has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to expansion of irrigation supplies, research and development of paddy crop, quality seeds in subsidized rate, provision of fertilizer, technology expansion and technical assistance to the farmers.

In his message, PM Oli has urged the State and local governments to join hands together for successful implementation of the government’s policies on agriculture and food security.

The PM was of the view that development and growth of agriculture sector was the backbone to materialize our national commitment to ‘Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepalis’ while laying emphasis on modernization, commercialization and mechanization of agriculture.RSS

KATHMANDU, June 29 : Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that the government will work in partnership with the private sector. Addressing the 17th anniversary function of Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI) through video conferencing today, he said the government has no intention of putting the business community into trouble but would instead recognize the role of the industrialists and business persons.

“We have to work together in our endeavours for a prosperous Nepal,” he said. “The government’s intention is not to discourage or non-cooperate with the sector. We can’t even think of it.”
Prime Minister Oli also thanked the CNI for working with a goal to revive and save the economy hit by Corona Virus. Lauding the notable works carried out by the CNI in industry, manufacturing and service sectors, he expressed happiness over the CNI being able to establish itself at the regional and international level as well.

On a different note, he said the government decided not to move ahead with the CIAA bill at the request of the private sector. The government will be taking necessary decision to address the problems facing the industry and business sector of the country.
The Prime Minister also expressed belief that the government would resolve all problems in a collective manner by joining hands with all sectors as problems surfaced in this situation is common problem.

He shared that the government has focused its attention to save life of the people from coronavirus pandemic, as saving the people’s life is the major responsibility for the time being.

Prime Minister clarified that there should be collective efforts of all on how to move ahead by addressing the impact of disaster in recent period. He also pointed out the need of hard-work to bring the tourism sector in previous condition as corona virus has had a huge impact in this sector.
He also said that the government would move ahead following the suggestions of the CNI.RSS

KATHMANDU, April 14: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that he was committed to the goals for peace, unity, and development as aspired by the Nepali people.

In his address to the nation from his official residence at Baluwatar today morning on the occasion of the New Year 2076, he resolved to continuously fight against corruption and anomalies, terming these as the hindrances to good-governance and prosperity.

Stating that prosperity was the basis for happiness and that higher and sustainable production growth was the only goal of the present government, the Prime Minister said what he aspired for was prosperity with social justice.

He vowed that the country would be soon freed from all types of extremism, violence, terrorism and disturbances, reiterating another vicious cycle of violence would not at all be acceptable to the country which has ‘recently started moving on the path of stability by putting to an end a drawn-out conflict and transition.

“Our constitution itself has guaranteed the protests or differences that are carried out in a peaceful manner. The undesirable retrogressive efforts and the anti-constitutional activities would be controlled sternly,” he said.

Calling on all Nepalis to be cognizant of the time while we are welcoming the new year and bidding farewell to the old one, PM Oli maintained that the government under his leadership was working with the goal of lifting up the country from the ‘pathetic status’ of an underdeveloped country to a higher status within its this very term and the goal of meeting the sustainable development goals set for 2030.

He stressed that the incumbent government was working seriously to maintain good governance, recalling that he had launched a campaign against irregularities and corruption last year to that connection.

“This year also, I am determined to carry out works by keeping good governance on top priority,” he asserted.

“Good governance, a refined and dignified life, civilized and just society, healthy and balanced environment, strong democracy, national unity and respect are the indicators of ‘happiness’. Various programs including employment, social security and investment schemes that we have implemented are parts of that prosperity. Good governance is a prerequisite for prosperity.”

“We bid adieu to the 2075 Bikram Sambat Year. The previous year had started on a note of hope, excitement and expectations. We all put in our best efforts from our respective places throughout the year to make the country prosperous. I would like to extend thanks to all Nepali sisters and brothers in this morning of the New Year’s Day today.”

The School Enrollment Campaign had been launched from Rara of Karnali on New Year’s Day last year, he recalled adding, “Many questions such as–how could good schools be established for educating our children? how could good roads be constructed? how could adequate human and physical resources be developed?, how could electricity be generated from the Karnali River and other rivers of the country to illuminate the villages and remote settlements? how could the barren land be cultivated by developing irrigation and how could the foundation of the federal setup that was only recently established be made stronger?– were in his mind while announcing that campaign.

“Now we have reached to the state where we are able to mention some progress on these issues rather than putting questions.”

PM Oli noted: “We have been able to change the negative thinking that the country cannot be built and works do not move ahead to the confidence that ‘works can be carried out and Nepal can be made prosperous within our lifetime'”.

In this connection, he referred to: ‘A World Ready to Learn’, a report published recently by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) which states that student enrollment in the pre-primary education in Nepal was 86 percent which is ahead in the world; to international financial institutions’ officials participating in the Nepal Investment Summit 2019 held recently terming Nepal as ‘rising star’ of rising economy in South Asia; to the various countries of the world taking Nepal’s peace process and its participatory government system based on competition as inspiring and exemplary; and to the formation of a stable and strong government through a mixed election system as a rational decision of Nepalis and their deep hunger for development.

“I have been reiterating that federalism is completely a new practice for us. There are challenges in its operation. However, the governments at all levels of this system are at present are in a phase of learning by trial and have been moving ahead learning from practice and shortcomings. Our federal democratic republic is rising up from its foundation. This twig which has sprouted in our own land is growing. I want to extend my best wishes and congratulate all those who were involved in this process of the country’s economic and political transformation and who supported in institutionalizing and making it functional,” the PM stated.