PM Karki vows inclusive governance

Kathmandu, Dec 3: Prime Minister Sushila Karki has vowed inclusive development and governance initiatives that focus on the rights of people with disabilities (PWD). The government has solidarity to the advocacy for PWD's rights and their leadership for the achievement of sustainable development goals, she reminded.

Giving a message of best wishes on the occasion of 34th International Day of Persons with Disabilities today, PM Karki said the government is committed to health, education and employment to the PWD. Even their participation, social security and rehabilitation are equal priorities.

"We have the state policy to create atmosphere for dignified and equitable life of PWD by taking into account their socioeconomic status and severity of disability," PM Karki reminded, adding that barriers to PWD's access to physical infrastructures, government and legal services would be wiped out gradually. Once all three tiers of government make collaborative efforts to create employments and foster entrepreneurship among the people with disabilities, it would result in success, according to her.

The PM also informed that Nepal's constitution and existing laws have addressed the social, economic, cultural and political rights of PWD. She wished all stakeholders made effective advocacy for PWD's rights. (RSS)