Kathmandu, Jan 23: President Ramchandra Paudel has said that the bodies remaining as the backbone of the Constitution and the democratic governance system should carry out works keeping the people and development in the centre.
President said this during a meeting with the Chiefs and Deputy Chiefs of the District Coordination Committee (DCC) and the office-bearers of the Association of District Coordination Committees of Nepal at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, Shital Niwas, today.
On the occasion, President Paudel said, “Despite various difficulties, you have been performing important responsibilities such as coordinating and monitoring the work of the three tiers of government, the private sector and non-government sector. I believe that the bodies that are the backbone of the constitution and democratic governance system should move forward keeping the people and development at the centre.”
He also urged the DCC Chiefs and Deputy Chiefs and the Association office-bearers to draw the attention of the State by increasing their role and activism in monitoring and coordinating whether the works have been carried out as per the budget, plan and the terms of reference.
“Development works will also move forward and the budget will be properly utilized if we increase the activity by being a little conscious and aware about whether the work has been done according to the plan, process and terms of reference in the village, town and wards. It contributes to the development of the nation,” the President suggested.
He also urged the chiefs and deputy chiefs of the coordination committees to increase their effectiveness by being proactive and aware of their role.
Noting that the constitution provides for federal, provincial and local governments, President Paudel said that the provision of district coordination committee has been made with the important responsibility of monitoring and maintaining coordination and balance between the rural municipalities and municipalities in development works.
The President also on the occasion extended best wishes for the success of the 30th foundation day programme of the Association.