Dipak Kumar Sah Takes Charge as New Industry Minister

Summary

Dipak Kumar Sah has been appointed as Nepal’s new Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies after Gauri Kumari Yadav resigned. He took the oath at Sheetal Niwas and said he would review the ministry’s past work before making decisions, including on cooking gas supply.

Key Points
  • Dipak Kumar Sah was sworn in as Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies after being recommended by Prime Minister Balen Shah.
  • President Ram Chandra Paudel administered the oath at the Office of the President in Sheetal Niwas.
  • Sah said he would first review the ministry’s previous work and consult former minister Gauri Kumari Yadav before moving ahead.
  • He said he would discuss the issue of smooth cooking gas supply before making any concrete decision.
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