• Monday, 27 January 2025

Finance Committee members show concerns about Lumbini's development

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Lumbini, Jan 27: A team headed by the President of Finance Committee under the House of Representatives visited Lumbini on Sunday.    


The team of federal lawmakers led by Committee President Santosh Chalise visited the Mayadevi Temple in Lumbini and expressed concern over the snail-paced development of Lumbini.    


Member-Secretary of Lumbini Development Trust Sanu Raja Shakya welcomed the lawmakers.    


Following the visit, Finance Committee member Surya Thapa said they were concerned about the development of Lumbini since it is a holy pilgrimage site for Buddhists and peace workers of the world.    


He said that 88 percent of the Lumbini master plan has been executed and pledged to draw attention to the lack of budget constraining the completion of remaining works.    
    
On the occasion, Member Secretary Shakya briefed the lawmakers about the remaining works of Lumbini master plan and the recent activities taking place in Lumbini region.    
    
Informing about the archaeological, religious and cultural significance of Lumbini, Shakya said he also drew the attention of the lawmakers to the declining volume of budget for Lumbini in recent years.    


The team offered prayers at the Mayadevi Temple, the holy Pushkarani Pond, the Ashoka Pillar and some monastery areas. (RSS)   

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