KATHMANDU, DECEMBER 16
The government has announced plans to honor 35 individuals from the sports fraternity for their exceptional victories in various international competitions.
Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, shared the details while unveiling the decisions made during the Cabinet meetings held last Thursday and Friday.
Among the key resolutions, the government decided to recognize award-winning athletes, their coaches, managers, and physiotherapists who secured medals in international football, karate, and beach volleyball tournaments.
Minister Gurung, who also serves as the government spokesperson, informed that the Cabinet has granted in-principle approval to address issues and compensation related to the under-construction Nagdhunga Tunnel Project.
Other notable decisions include accepting grant assistance of USD 100 million from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the Green, Resilient, and Inclusive Development Programme, as well as a USD 170 million concessional loan and USD 15 million grant from the ADB for improving Kathmandu Valley's drinking water supply system.
The Cabinet also approved a USD 3 million grant from the Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific, in addition to an USD 85 million ADB grant for irrigation modernization.
Additional decisions include the appointment of Devraj Dungana as Executive Director of the Security Print Press Centre and the nomination of Dr. Rajendra Prasad Baral and Deepak Raj Sapkota as board members of the Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre.
The government further endorsed the fourth periodic report to be submitted to the Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights and approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Nepal and India on water, sanitation, and hygiene development projects.
Moreover, the meeting approved the Electronic Good Governance Commission (Formation and Operation) (First Amendment) Order and guidelines for prioritizing domestically produced goods in public offices.
Lastly, the government ratified the Micro, Cottage, and Small Enterprises Promotion Policy, the Industrial and Investment Promotion Fund Operation Procedure, and the National Urban Development Policy 2081 BS.
