Responsibility of building prosperous nation rests on the shoulders of youths: President Paudel
President Ram Chandra Paudel has said the onus of building a prosperous nation lies on youths.
In his address at a program organized at the National City Hall on the occasion of 'International Youths Day–2025' today, the President said that the youths are now competitive enough to take on the responsibility of building a prosperous Nepal and shaping its bright future.
Stating that his generation remained committed to establishing the federal democratic republic system in the country through tremendous efforts for bringing political transformations, he reflected on the journey taken so far.
The President recalled the past struggle as, "I was born in a farmer’s family of rural Tanahu district, grown up battling odds- underdevelopment, poverty and backwardness. However, I continued protesting tyranny. It was not easy for us to take our passion for political transformation to a meaningful end."
He reiterated that his generation remained committed to taking the political system to a logical conclusion, enduring scarcities and jail sentences along the journey.
Stating that Nepali youths have already proved themselves competent in innovation, sports, entertainment, the IT sector, and entrepreneurship, the Head of the State underlined the need to join hands to leverage the potential for better future, and to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Stating that the International Youth Day is the movement to foster youths' participation and empowerment, President Paudel opined that it has stressed sustainable development, unity and solidarity through the participation of youths from local to the international levels.
Good governance and development are top priorities of government: PM Oli
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has stressed on the need of promoting good governance as a mega campaign to address the national aspiration of 'prosperous Nepal, happy Nepali'.
During his address to a program organized to mark the 24th establishment day of the National Vigilance Center at the Singha Durbar today, the Prime Minister called for considering the directive principles of the Constitution and ensuring prompt services to the citizens by refraining from corruption and irregularities.
The head of the government asserted that the state mechanism should be equally vibrant in terms of promoting transparency in the state deliveries and guaranteeing the citizens' right to access such services.
He said, "Corrupt people in positions are not going to win the people's hearts."
Referring to the United Nations' commitment that 'no one is left behind', he affirmed the government's dedication to ensuring a secure and dignified life for all citizens. He reiterated the need for promoting good governance and called for collective initiatives to eliminate all forms of backwardness, with the goal of transforming the country into a developed nation.
The PM expressed hope that the Center would play a proactive role in achieving its vision.
Government chief secretary, chiefs of the security agencies and government secretaries among others were present in the program.
PM Oli to present National Dalit Commission’s annual report in House today
The meetings of the House of Representatives (HoR) and National Assembly (NA) are taking place today.
The HoR meeting is scheduled to begin at 1 pm.
In today's HoR meeting, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is scheduled to present the annual report of the National Dalit Commission, 2080/81 BS.
Likewise, Minister for Education, Science and Technology Raghuji Pant is to table the Tilganga Eye University Bill, 2081 to send the bill to the concerned committee for clause-wise discussions. The Tilganga Eye University Bill originated in the National Assembly.
Similarly, the NA meeting is taking place at 1:15 this afternoon.
At the meeting, Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Badri Prasad Pandey is scheduled to present the Intangible Cultural Property (Protection) Bill 2081.
Likewise, a condolence motion is scheduled to be tabled in the meetings of both Houses to express condolence in the demise of the Constituent Assembly (CA) member and former State Minister Khadga Bahadur Basyal.
PM extends greetings on International Youth Day
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has extended best wishes to the youths on the occasion of the International Youth Day stating that this Day has inspired the youths for making them robust in social, economic, cultural and political sectors.
The PM has stated that the country's future was in the energy, creativity and dreams of youth. "Our positive thoughts, continued efforts and unified behaviors will fulfill our determination to make the nation prosperous," the PM stated in a Facebook post by sharing a message of best wishes on the International Youth Day.
The Day is marked in Nepal and across the globe today with the theme Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond.
In Nepal, this Day has been marked since 2073 BS at the call of the National Youth Council.
According to the UN, a resolution proclaiming August 12 as International Youth Day was adopted by the first session of the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth in 1998. The recommendation was subsequently endorsed by the fifty-fourth session of the UN General Assembly in 1999. The International Youth Day was first marked in 2000.
The UN has stated that as development partners work to translate and implement the global goals within specific local contexts, aligning them with community needs while maintaining consistency with national and international commitments, young people are critical partners. It added that youths bring creativity, insight, and deep community ties that help bridge the gap between policy and practice. With over 65 percent of SDG targets linked to local governance, youth engagement is not a luxury—it is a necessity, the UN stated.
