BIRATNAGAR: The Koshi province government has decided to grant theoretical approval for the drafting of a bill focused on the protection, promotion, and development of ‘than’ culture. The decision was made during the 24th cabinet meeting held on Thursday, following a proposal submitted by the Ministry of Social Development. Government spokesperson and Minister for Internal Affairs and Law, Gombu Sherpa, stated that the initiative is expected to play a significant role in preserving indigenous and traditional religious and cultural sites across the province.
During the meeting, the cabinet expressed satisfaction over the unanimous passage of the bill concerning the province’s working language. The government extended its gratitude to the speaker, deputy speaker, provincial assembly members, political parties, thematic committees, and assembly staff for their cooperation. Furthermore, the cabinet decided to nominate Dr. Indra Prasad Sapkota, Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism, Forests, and Environment, to represent the provincial government at the upcoming COP-31 conference under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
The cabinet also reviewed the recently concluded inter-provincial chief ministers’ conference, concluding that the event was a success. The government formally thanked all participants, including chief ministers from all seven provinces, vice-chairpersons of the provincial planning commissions, chief secretaries, and other stakeholders involved in the conference.
