KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER

Deputy Prime Minister Purna Bahadur Khadka has emphasized the government's commitment to implementing federalism.

Currently serving as the acting Prime Minister, he made these remarks during a press conference held in Birendranagar, Surkhet, today.

During his address, Khadka acknowledged that many citizens have yet to experience the full impact of federalism and assured that the government is dedicated to addressing this situation. He mentioned that the Federal Education Bill has already been presented in the Federal Parliament, and the government is in the process of introducing the Federal Civil Service Bill and a bill related to the police.

DPM and Acting PM Khadka asserted that the government's efforts towards good governance and development are tangible, and they will soon announce a special program aimed at promoting good governance.

Regarding Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal's ongoing visit to China, he noted that the Prime Minister had agreed to implement the Belt and Road Initiative in accordance with the consensus within the ruling alliance. He emphasized that the agreements and understandings that Nepal has signed with China are in the best interests of the nation.

Furthermore, Khadka mentioned that the government has initiated amendments to certain Nepal Acts to overcome legal obstacles in development endeavors, particularly in addressing land acquisition issues.

He stated, 'Land acquisition is one of the major challenges hindering development efforts, and we have undertaken amendments to some Nepal Acts to address this problem.'

As the Minister for Defence, Khadka underscored the importance of support and cooperation from all sectors to implement the Surkhet Airport upgrade project.

He also pointed out that while the current airport can be extended by 400 meters, this may not suffice to meet future demands, necessitating the construction of another airport at Ramghat for future purposes.