Lumbini Province Assembly Discusses Annual Policy and Program, Introduces Tharu Community Bill
Summary
The Lumbini Provincial Assembly has begun formal discussions on the annual policy and program for 2083/084 and introduced a bill to protect the customary practices of the Tharu community, representing 14.3% of the province's population.
Key Points
- The Lumbini Provincial Assembly started formal discussions on the annual policy and program for fiscal year 2083/084.
- Chief Minister Chetanarayan Acharya initiated the policy discussion, with participation from multiple provincial assembly members.
- A bill for the protection and promotion of the Tharu community's customary practices was introduced by Social Development Minister Janjay Timilsina.
- The Tharu community constitutes 14.3% of Lumbini Province's population, highlighting the significance of the bill.
