Minister Chaudhary echoes need of utilising skills of Nepali diaspora

28 Oct, Kathmandu : Minister for Youth and Sports, Tejulal Chaudhary, has pledged to incorporate issues concerning the non-resident Nepalis (NRNs) in the upcoming youth policy.

In his address to the session on Empowerment of Nepali Diaspora for Nation-Building held during the ongoing NRNA AGM and Global Conclave, 2024 here today, the Minister said the draft of the policy was likely to be endorsed by the Council of Ministers soon and the NRNs’ issues could be paid heed accordingly.

He applauded the thought of Nepali diaspora to utilise diverse skills, competency and capital they secured abroad for the cause of their motherland. There is huge potential for mobilizing diaspora youths in the areas of language, culture, production, tourism promotion, education, health and social sectors, utisling their skills in research and innovations, according to the Minister.

On the occasion, former minister for law, justice and parliamentary affairs, Padam Giri, viewed substantive plan was must to connect new generations to nation-building efforts.

Similarly, CPN (Unified Socialist) leader Ram Kumari Jhanrki said immigration is a part of the human civilisation, insisting on positive attitude among all to build the nation.

Nepali Congress leader Kedar Karki viewed the NRNs who are always with Nepal in each hostile and happy moment deserve better treatment while arriving in Nepal. He urged the State to enable atmosphere for bringing skills and capital from the second and third generations of NRNs into the country.

NRN youth Samira KC said NRN youths like her were ready to utilize their skills and competency in Nepal.

On the occasion, Paralympic gold medalist Palesha Goverdhan was honored with a cash prize of Rs 30,000. Her father Pradip Goverdhan was there to receive the award on behalf of the athlete.

Similarly, Karate’s Arika Gurung, the winner of silver medical in the Asian Games was honored with a cash prize of Rs 25,000 and Yanoj Maharjan who won the gold the 7th world Gojuryo Karate held in Vienna of Austria received a cash prize of Rs 20,000.