National Planning Commission Vice Chairman Cites Lack of Problem-Solving in Nepal's Government Machinery

Vice Chairman of the National Planning Commission, Dr. Prakash Kumar Shrestha, stated that there is a deficit of problem-solving within Nepal's governmental apparatus. Speaking at the 'Prosperity Dialogue' organized by the Rotary Club of Vision Kathmandu, Vice Chairman Shrestha emphasized that a radical transformation in governmental work style, political mindset, and social perspective is necessary for the nation's prosperity. He expressed concern over the prevailing tendency in government mechanisms to stretch, sustain, or deflect problems rather than resolve them. He noted that politicians are often more interested in the development of their respective constituencies than in the overall economy of...