Farmers are foundation of prosperity: NA Chair Dahal

Kathmandu, July 21: National Assembly Chairperson Narayan Prasad Dahal has stressed that the state should introduce a concrete policy and programme to involve young generation in agriculture. 

Addressing an Agriculture Olympic programme organised here today, Chair Dahal pointed out the need of introducing various packages from the government side so that youths would be interested in agriculture. Active participation of educated and aware youths in agriculture makes the self-dependent and develop this sector, he argued, adding agriculture is the base of country's prosperity and farmers are foundation of prosperity. 

He admitted that the state has failed to pay enough attention to resolve problems facing the real farmers. Pointing out the need of revolution along with social justice in agriculture sector, the NA Chair stressed effective implementation of the constitutional rights of farmers. 

Dahal also saw the need of transformation of agriculture. More than 100 youth farmers from across the country have participated in the programme, said Programme Coordinator Nahendra Khadka. (RSS)