'Population policy to be revised soon'

Kathmandu, Dec 11: The Ministry of Health and Population has collected suggestions from the National Planning Commission, ministries, and area experts in a bid to revise the national population policy.     

During a programme organized here Wednesday, Minister Pradip Paudel said the population policy warrants revision in the wake of changing demographic dynamics- eg the declining population and the villages getting deserted with migration.     

The National Census 2021 has revealed that 34 districts witnessed decline in population which encompassed 319 local levels. It is in deed a paradigm shift in Nepal's democracy. It requires proper policy, Minister Paudel reminded.     

"Time has come even for the local levels to contribute to the policy revision. Why the population is decreasing should be a matter of concern for the local levels as well," he suggested.     

According to the Minister, it was challenging to create employments for citizen so that they would reap benefits from economic opportunities. Even the related act could be amended in case of need.     

The experts' suggestions count for policy revision and amendment of laws, according to Ministry Spokesperson Dr Prakash Budhathoki.(RSS)