Infectious Animal Disease (Control) Bill passed unanimously

Summary

The National Assembly has unanimously passed the Infectious Animal Disease (Control) Bill, 2083, after Agriculture, Forests and Environment Minister Gita Chaudhary presented the proposal and outlined the need for stronger legal provisions. Lawmakers said the committee’s clause-by-clause revisions made the bill more practical for implementation.

Key Points
  • The National Assembly unanimously passed the Infectious Animal Disease (Control) Bill, 2083.
  • Minister Gita Chaudhary presented the proposal and explained the need for stronger laws to control infectious animal diseases.
  • She said committee-level clause-by-clause discussions made the bill more robust and practical.
  • The National Assembly's next meeting is scheduled for September 24.
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