Lalitpur, July 8: Minister for Agriculture, Forests and Environment Geeta Chaudhary has said that she believes the hard work and enthusiasm of the newly appointed scientists at the Nepal Agricultural Research Council (NARC) will take the country’s agriculture sector to new heights.
At the inauguration ceremony of the orientation programme for newly appointed scientists organized by the NARC today, Minister Chaudhary urged the agriculture scientists to work honestly and diligently in a result-oriented manner to solve the problems seen in the country’s agriculture sector with new enthusiasm.
“There is a need for improvement in the NARC and the agriculture sector. Over the past few years, due to internal complexities and structural problems within the council, it has gone through a critical period testing its existence. Although the ministry has given it high importance, the council has not yet been able to chart a clear roadmap. Agriculture is the foundation of our nation’s greatest development, and scientists like you will have an important responsibility in driving reforms,” she said.
Minister Chaudhary mentioned that opportunities would be provided based on scientists’ performance, good governance, and leadership abilities, and said preparations are underway to advance collaboration with the National Agricultural Modernization Programme.
She said that only scientists who work honestly, diligently, and results-oriented will get the opportunity to lead the council.
Dr. Shreemat Shrestha, the acting director of the NARC, shared that there will be a five-day orientation on planning, monitoring, administrative activities, financial discipline, and research. He stated that scientists should focus on innovation based on the knowledge they have, while also incorporating the years of experience and insights gathered from farmers.
NARC has started a five-day orientation for 44 newly appointed senior scientists and 27 scientists. #nepal #rss
