23rd National Paddy Day Celebrated with 'Climate-Friendly Technology, Self-Sufficiency in Paddy, and Prosperity' Theme
Summary
Nepal celebrates the 23rd National Paddy Day focusing on climate-friendly technology, self-sufficiency in rice production, and prosperity amid challenges like migration and climate change.
Key Points
- Nepal ranks 17th globally in rice production and cultivates rice at altitudes from 60 to 3050 meters.
- The 23rd National Paddy Day was celebrated with the theme 'Climate-Friendly Technology, Self-Sufficiency in Paddy, and Prosperity'.
- Rice farming is critical to Nepal's economy, involving 57.3 percent of the population and contributing 25.16 percent to GDP.
- Challenges include youth migration, fallow land, climate change impacts, and declining indigenous rice varieties, prompting government initiatives for improvement.
