KATHMANDU, JUNE 11
Chief Minister of Koshi Province, Hikmat Kumar Karki, has stated that prolonged political instability has hampered the implementation of significant projects in the Koshi Province. He made this remark while inaugurating a meeting of the Province Development Council today.
The Chief Minister mentioned that concerns raised during the meeting will be addressed through a new budget for the Province. He proposed the development of the Mahakumbha region, located on the bank of the Koshi River, to promote religious tourism.
Former Finance Minister Dr. Yubaraj Khatiwada acknowledged the lack of coherence and coordination between the federal and provincial governments in implementing development projects. He advised the Koshi government to explore development potentials in water resources, agriculture, and energy, setting an example for others.
Council member and CPN (Maoist Centre) Koshi Province parliamentary party leader Indra Bahadur Angbo emphasized the need for effective enforcement of federalism. He stated that the provincial government is responsible for devising plans and projects capable of encouraging the younger generation.
Province Planning Commission Vice Chair Dr. Rajendra Adhikari expressed the importance of stabilizing the economic growth rate and creating an environment conducive to attracting foreign investment.
Commission Secretary Mimans Adhikari noted that submissions from 10,000 people were sought during the drafting of the second Periodic Plan for the Province, and the meeting aimed to further enrich these submission documents.
The meeting was attended by provincial ministers, Commission office-bearers, and secretaries from various ministries, Council members, presidents of thematic committees in the Koshi Province Assembly, as well as mayors and chairs of local levels.
