Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development Ramnath Adhikari has said that the role of local government was instrumental for the development of the agriculture sector.

At a meeting with the chiefs and deputies of the local levels from Dhading district at the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development on Thursday, Minister Adhikari said so while expressing commitment to incorporate the recommendations from the local levels on agriculture development. 

Adhikari also vowed to make maximum efforts to ensure best policy and programmes on agriculture.