Govt adopts policy to ensure sustainable food security: Minister Chaudhary
Summary
Minister Geeta Chaudhary said the government has adopted laws, plans and agricultural strategies to end famine and ensure sustainable food security through the right to food. Marking World Food Day, she stressed climate-adaptive technology, modern agriculture and joint efforts from all levels of government and the private sector to improve nutrition and food sovereignty.
Key Points
- The government has adopted policies, laws and plans to ensure sustainable food security and uphold the constitutional right to food.
- Minister Geeta Chaudhary said Nepal is focusing on modernizing, commercializing and diversifying agriculture to raise production and productivity.
- She warned that climate change, natural disasters, land degradation and changing import trends are complicating food security and food sovereignty.
- The minister called for coordinated efforts from federal, provincial and local governments, the private sector, cooperatives, development partners and farmers.
