PM Shah urges engineer-lawmakers to contribute based on their expertise
Summary
Prime Minister Balendra Shah has urged engineer-lawmakers to use their technical expertise to shape long-term development policies and innovative ideas. Lawmakers also called for round-the-clock infrastructure work, public-private partnerships in transport, climate legislation, and measures to boost investment and retain skilled engineers.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah told lawmakers from engineering backgrounds to focus on national development and use their expertise for policymaking.
- Minister for Infrastructure Development Sunil Lamsal said legal amendments are being prepared to support the private sector and business, including in waste management.
- Several MPs proposed 24-hour infrastructure work, PPP-based public transport, climate legislation, and incentives to prevent skilled engineers from leaving the country.
- The government is also preparing to establish an engineering college in the Tarai region.
