GANDAKI, JANUARY 14
The bills that were introduced by the Gandaki province government in the last session of the parliament are under clause-wise deliberations in the thematic committees of the Province Assembly.
The mass communications and social development bill is being discussed in the province affairs and law committee while the bill relating to the seeds is under deliberations in the social development and agriculture committee.
Both the bills were forwarded to thematic committees for clause-wise deliberations after discussion on the principles in province assembly.
President of Social Development and Agriculture Committee, Fadindra Devkota said rigorous debate and discussion was taking place on the bill. "Discussions are taking place on the bill adhering to the process. Thematic committee's role and activism have increased in the law-making process".
The committee has so far held 10 meetings to discuss on the bill relating to seeds.
The bill with a report will be sent to the province assembly after completing the ongoing clause-wise discussion, he further said.
Likewise, Province Affairs and Law-making Committee President Champa Devi Khadka shared that the committee has so far held 11 meetings to discuss on the contents of the bill.
"Clause-wise discussion on the bill has completed. We will also discuss with the leaders of political parties. Preparation is on to bring the bill to the province assembly in coming winter session", she informed.
Frequent discussions were held with communications sector experts and stakeholders on the bill, President Khadka added.
It may be noted that the erstwhile government had also brought the bill.
