Government Approves US Grant, Forest Land Use, and Bill Submissions
Summary
The government has approved a US$20.7 million US grant to improve the health sector and decided to use national forest land for road, hydropower, and security infrastructure projects. It also endorsed three bills for submission to Parliament, promoted two civil servants to secretary, and said it is preparing to launch domestic sports leagues and build sports infrastructure in 27 locations.
Key Points
- The Cabinet approved a US$20.7 million grant from the US government for health-sector improvement.
- National forest land will be used for infrastructure projects including the Kamala-Dhalkebar-Pathalaiya road section, hydropower projects, and Armed Police Force facilities.
- The government approved three bills for submission to the Federal Parliament, including amendments to the Federal Civil Service Act and the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act.
- Officials said work has begun to operate domestic sports leagues and build sports infrastructure in 27 places across the country.
