Minister Bhusal stresses young entrepreneurs' role in local levels

BY A STAFF REPORTER

Kathmandu, Apr. 24: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Pampha Bhusal has stressed on the need for young entrepreneurs to promote economic and social development.

Inaugurating the 8th Women Entrepreneurs’ Conference organised by Nepalese Young Entrepreneurs’ Forum (NYEF) Saturday, she said that young entrepreneurs should be expanded to 753 local levels to engage the new generation in production.

Minister Bhusal said, “It is a must to increase production to discourage imports and promote exports. For that, the youth of the country should be involved in production. ” She expressed the belief that the country would move forward on the path of prosperity as soon as the young generation is attracted to agricultural production.

Stating that industrialisation, mechanisation and commercialisation should be given priority, Minister Bhusal said, "Young entrepreneurs should be involved in economic and social development."

Women are lagging behind due to entrenched patriarchy, she said and stressed on the need for women entrepreneurs to be excellent not only in education and health but also in entrepreneurship.

Stating that only when women and men have equal rights in the fields of politics, health, education and employment, a situation will be created where everyone can compete with all, said Minister Bhusal.

Urging to engage in research and promotion for the expansion of agricultural production, she said, "The government will support the industry which is expanding agricultural productivity, not importing agricultural products worth Rs. 300 billion yearly."

President of NYEF Udeep Shrestha said that they are committed to engage the youth in entrepreneurship.