President Yadav Unveils Govt Policies and Programmes

President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav today presented the government's policies and programme at the fourth session of the legislative-parliament of the Constituent Assembly (CA).

CA members are scheduled to debate on the policies and programme on September 12, 13 and 14. The parties have been asked to register their amendment proposals on the government's 90-point document by tomorrow. Main objectives of the policies and programme is to bring the peace process to a logical end, write a new democratic, federal constitution on time, and bring about socio-economic transformation through rapid economic growth.

The document has given, among others, top priority to develop 10,000 MW of electricity in ten years so as to achieve the goal of double-digit growth rate. The government has envisaged forming various commissions, including Truth and Reconciliation Commission and Commission to find cases of disappearance, in accordance with the Comprehensive Peace Accord (CPA). A national level inclusive commission would also be formed in order to give due legal space to women, indigenous and ethnic communities, daltis, minorities, Madhesis and Muslim people in state mechanism. In order to promote economic activities through cooperatives, a high-level cooperative board will be set up under the prime minister's chairmanship. Another high-level investment board, led by the PM, would also be formed to create investment-friendly environment and to encourage the private sector in setting up employment generating industries.

The National Planning Commission would be restructured in line with federal concept. A high-level scientific land reforms commission would also be formed to bring about timely reforms in land, which is the backbone of the country's agriculture. A separate Muslim Commission would be constituted to uplift socio-economic condition of the Muslim community. A labour commission would be formed to address the grievances faced by the labourers and to create friendly relations between the employers and employees.

Construction of a new international and regional airport would be initiated to attract more tourists in new areas of tourism, the policy document says. Income from the remittance would be best utilised in the development of national industries and infrastructure development through the introduction of an appropriate policy.

An integrated policy would be introduced to control flood and breaching of embankments by big rivers. Relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction works would be launched on priority basis to address the problems that occurred due to the breach of the Koshi embankment.

Following the President's address, PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda" claimed that the polices and programme had reflected the "people aspirations".
Source: THT