VOL. 18, No. 03, August.23,2024 (Bhadra-07. 2081) Publisher and Editor: Keshab Prasad Poudel Online Register Number: DOI 584/074-75
Published on: Aug 25, 2024
Articles
IFAD/MOICS: Promoting Youth in Agriculture
Desperate for employment, over 700,00 young people are migrating to different parts of the world. Additionally, over 500,000 youths are returning to Nepal after working abroad for a certain period. Nepal is now focusing on reintegrating these returnees, utilizing their savings, and providing employment opportunities within the country. Implemented jointly by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supply (MoICS), the Rural Enterprises and Remittances Project (RERP) Samriddhi has demonstrated that youth can earn a decent income back home. The mass movement of youth has created a scarcity of agricultural laborers in rural areas, negatively impacting agricultural production. However, a group of 27 youths in Arundada, Bardibas Municipality Ward 10 of Mahottari district, has shown a successful venture, preventing youth from migrating abroad and integrating returning migrants into the local agricultural economy.
By Keshab Poudel | Jun 20, 2024
Improvement Of EIA Report: Need For A Clarity
As understood from the last four-and-half decades, EIA report is multi-stakeholder owned. Although the project proponent prepares it, project beneficiaries and affected communities are well informed about the benefits and adverse impacts of the project on the environment, people and resources and proposed measures to enhance beneficial and mitigate the adverse impacts.
By Batu Uprety | Aug 11, 2024
Felicity Volk: An Envoy Of Compassion
Felicity Volk, the Australian ambassador to Nepal, commenced her tenure three years ago with little known person. Through her gentle demeanor, sociable character, and community-focused initiatives, Ambassador Volk has effectively demonstrated the significance of Australian support for Nepal, thereby earning the admiration and trust of the Nepali people.
By Keshab Poudel | Aug 11, 2024
World Humanitarian Day 2024: Committing to Peace and Accountability
As of 2024, over 362 million people worldwide need humanitarian assistance, according to the UN OCHA. This figure reflects the growing scale of crises globally, driven by conflict, natural disasters, and other challenges.
By Dr. Prabin Manandhar | Aug 19, 2024
Rejuvenating Environmentalism In South Asia
Globally, things are not much better either. When it comes to violent conflicts such as Ukraine or Gaza, international organizations such as the UN seem powerless to do anything (except when it was big powers misusing UN’s legitimacy in Korea or Afghanistan).
By Dipak Gyawali | Aug 21, 2024
FM Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba’s India Visit: Strengthening Diplomatic Ties
Through skillful management and careful articulation of the prevailing issues between Nepal and India, Foreign Minister Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba successfully completed her inaugural mid-term official visit to India, a close neighbor of Nepal. This visit was particularly timely, coinciding with significant unrest in Bangladesh that led to the ousting of a secular prime minister, alongside rising mob violence against minority Hindus and temples, which posed security concerns for both Nepal and India and raised the potential for a large-scale refugee crisis. India's decision to permit the export of 251 MW of electricity from Nepal reflects a positive gesture in response to Dr. Rana's visit.
By Keshab Poudel | Aug 25, 2024
Rahughat Project Is On The Right Track: Ganesh KC
As the project has made many breakthroughs in recent times, GANESH KC, Managing Director of Raghuganga Hydropower Limited, spoke to New Spotlight on various issues related to the 40 MW Rahughat Hydropower Project. At a time when Nepal and India have set milestones in the trade of hydropower generated in Nepal, the progress made by the Exim Bank of India funded project is remarkable.
By A Correspondent | Aug 27, 2024
NEPAL - INDIA ENERGY TRADE: A Significant Achievement
Faced with the challenge of managing approximately 1100 MW of surplus electricity and mitigating potential losses during a five-month interim period, Kul Man Ghising, Managing Director of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), expressed relief following India's approval to import electricity from Nepal at a rate of Rs 8.72 per unit. Indian Foreign Secretary Dr. S. Jaishankar described the agreement to export 1000 MW of electricity to India as a significant achievement.
By Keshab Poudel | Aug 27, 2024
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