KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 14

Minister of Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Pampha Bhusal said the government had prioritised the use of electric utility, thereby reducing the use of petroleum products.

At an interaction organised by the Association of Community Radio Broadcasters Nepal here today, Minister Bhusal pledged to devise programmes and mechanism that could replace the petroleum products utility ahead of the timeline Nepal has committed in international forums.

Bhusal expressed confidence that trade deficit could be reduced by using electric utility, thereby propping up a self-reliant economy and mitigating the adverse impacts of climate change.

Stating that she would rope in stakeholders and experts to formulate action plans to promote clean energy, the minister called for contribution from one and all for climate action by adopting electric devices.

The minister said that Nepal was bearing the brunt of climate change due to flawed environmental activities of developed countries. Citing the huge loss of lives and properties in Manang district, she said Nepal was experiencing environmental catastrophes without committing any mistakes.

A version of this article appears in the print on November 15, 2021, of The Himalayan Times.