Minister Ghising stresses on promoting use of local products

Patan (Lalitpur), Dec 19: Minister for Physical Infrastructure and Transport Kulman Ghising has emphasized on promoting the use of local products throughout the country.

Speaking at the launch of the 'Bamboo Structures Design Guidelines 2082' organised today by Habitat for Humanity Nepal under the slogan 'Bamboo Housing for the Future', he stated that he is planning to encourage the use of local products.

"The use of local production and technology will create employment opportunities. Commercial bamboo cultivation is seen not only to promote domestic demand but also to contribute to foreign currency reserves spent on construction. Therefore, let us use local technology for construction and focus on preserving our originality," the Minister for Physical Infrastructure said.

Ghising, who also holds the portfolio of the Ministry of Urban Development, stated that not using the country's own timber and timber products has had a negative impact on the economy and emphasized the need to pay attention to the use of bamboo and other materials in the construction of durable, technology-friendly, and earthquake-resistant structures.

Secretary at the Ministry of Urban Development, Gopal Prasad Sigdel, stated that the Ministry is ready to emphasize the use of local products.

Director General of the Department of Urban Development and Building Construction, Rabindra Bohara, said that the Department is committed to preparing and implementing the necessary policy arrangements, standards, guidelines and procedures for constructing climate-friendly, earthquake-resistant structures suitable for the local context. (RSS)