A paddy transplantation ceremony was organized at the President House, Shital Niwas to commemorate the National Paddy Day today. 

President Ram Chandra Paudel and First Lady Sabita Paudel also participated in the transplanting of paddy seedlings.

Inaugurating the rice planting on the occasion, the Head of the State spoke on the need of modernizing and commercializing the country's agriculture.

He said that he participated symbolically in the plantation to promote a culture of respect for all kinds of labor, including agriculture, and to encourage rice production.

The President emphasized that farmers, who are engaged in agriculture and are striving to introduce it as a pillar of employment, should be honoured as food producers.