Kathmandu, June 6
Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that the government is committed to making
necessary work plans to mainstream the provinces which are comparatively backward in terms of cooperation among the three tiers of government.
He said that the initiatives of and suggestions from the Sudurpaschim Concern Forum would be helpful in framing development policies and plans and carry out implementation in the federal and provincial governments.
“Comparatively, the far-western region has now witnessed some development. It is connected to the federal capital with a transport facility. However, development as per the expectation is awaited,” PM Deuba said, arguing that if the West Seti project is built, this province will develop more.
According to him, all sides’ contribution is imperative to aid the government’s efforts to wipe out poverty and inequality. He also shared that an agreement had been reached with India for the construction of a dry port. “Foreign investment is necessary to ensure speedy development in Nepal,” said PM Deuba.
