Constitution amendment will be advanced, Minister Sudi says

Kathmandu, July 27: Leader of Janata Samajwadi Party and Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizens, Nawal Kishor Sah Sudi, has said that the incumbent government will advance processes for the constitution amendment on the basis of its needs.     

The constitution amendment will be taken ahead as per the aspirations and needs of all classes, regions and communities, Minister Sah told RSS correspondent Sushil Darnal in an interview.

Referring to the general opinions regarding the constitution amendment, Minister Sudi noted that everyone wants the amendment of the constitution.     

"However, the constitution amendment is not just a demand of a political party. It is a demand of all classes and ethnic groups. The current government's clear stance is that there must be a constitutional amendment. We hope the government will advance the agenda as soon as possible. I have also been saying that the constitution should be amended to address the aspirations of the people."     

Asked about the major achievements of the Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizens in the past year, Minister Sudi said the ministry was prioritising an accessible, quality and reliable service delivery system with topmost emphasis on the government's policies and programmes.     

Likewise, he stated that much has been done in the areas of juvenile reform centres, the Social Welfare Council and the National Child Rights Council. Issues of people living with disabilities, sexual minorities, law formation, monitoring and regulations, as well as the parts of coordination and facilitation on the national and international agendas under the scope of the ministry.     

Minister Sudi shared that transformation of our society and culture has been one of the major challenges to build a civilized society based on women empowerment, entrepreneurship development and equality with respect and identity of children, senior citizens, disabled persons and gender and sexual minorities, adding that shared efforts of all three-tier government and development partners was needed to build a civilized society.     

Responding to a query about reform and maintenance of children's homes, he mentioned that maintenance and repair of four children's homes, Bhaktapur, Morang, Kaski and Banke were complete,d adding that the government would run four children's homes (Bhaktapur, Kaski, Morang and Banke) operating by UCEP Nepal in the current fiscal year.     

Similarly, construction of a building for a children's home at Dhakaltar in Tanahun has reached the final phase after announcing a multi-year tender, added the Minister.     

Likewise, he said there is no lengthy and complex process for free air rescue of pregnant women from the remote districts. In general, a photocopy of the citizen certificate of the woman, a referral letter from a local health institution and a recommendation of the local level are required for the air rescue for pregnant or new mothers from the remote areas.     

Minister Sudi opined that they have been providing services through ambulance and helicopter as per the need.     

Minister Sudi noted that foreign aid amounting to Rs 61.97 billion was approved from the Social Welfare Council to work through different organisations, and the performance of the social organisations has gradually become transparent in recent days.     

Based on the recommendation of the Project Facilitation Committee of INGOs, 50 project agreements and 28 general agreements were signed by the Council. However, there is a challenge in making the social organisations' activities transparent, he viewed. (RSS)