PM Oli calls for gearing up nation-building with enrichment of cultural identity

Kathmandu, June 2: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has called on one and all to gear up for the nation-building by promoting mutual unity and understanding and improving the rights of all.

While chairing the 25th meeting of the National Foundation for the Development of Indigenous Nationalities (NFDIN) in Singha Durbar today, the Prime Minister stressed the need of upliftment and capacity enhancement of indigenous communities and mainstreaming their involvement in the national prosperity campaign.  

The recognition and highlights of all ethnic communities is the symbol of Nepal's cultural enrichment, he said, adding that the strengthening of mutual collaboration, understanding and social justice are the preferences while talking about the development of indigenous nationalities. "We don’t wish to see ethnic animosity and coldness," he said. 

Prime Minister Oli further said, "We must not let our culture die." He stressed the need of developing the institution as a collective body by freeing it of politics. 

PM Oli promised to make corrections seen in the implementation of federal republic and further institutionalize it. He also stressed the need of holding the Foundation's Board of Directors' meeting at least twice in a year. 

Budget and programmes for the upcoming fiscal year, a review of the current fiscal year, and the listing of additional ethnic groups are among the agenda of the meeting. Presently, 37 percent of the country’s population consists of indigenous nationalities. (RSS)