Climate change impact, agriculture crises resonate HoR meeting

KATHMANDU: The House of Representatives (HoR) meeting held today was resonated with the issues, especially related to climate change impact and agriculture crisis facing the country at present.

The climate change has amplified crises in multiple sectors ranging from agriculture, tourism, hydropower and drinking water, they said, demanding the government to formulate and enforce the immediate, mid-term and long term policies.

Thakur Gaire viewed the prolonged drought led the three-tiers of government announce drought-hit regions. “The farmers must be encouraged with incentives and friendly politics so that they can revive their agriculture,” he underlined.

He said, “I request the political parties boycotting parliament for long to not continue this trend but seek solution by holding dialogue. Parliament boycott does not give good message.”

Gaire expressed worry why the passage of school education bill was delayed. The capital expenditure must reach 85 percent in the current fiscal year, for which lawmakers should extend support.

Sita Kumari Lama made aware the parliament and government that wild boar had created huge problems in Dailekh. Even the locals were injured in wild board attacks, she said, demanding sustainable solution to such problem.

In view of Ranendra Baraili, the bill endorsing polygamy was unacceptable. The education bill too needs early conclusion, he added.

Bhanubhakta Joshi underlined the need of conducting adequate research on the use of marijuana. It can be used for medicinal purpose, but adequate study is imperative, he added.

He further reminded the marijuana fibers can be used to prepare garments as well.