Minister Khadka: Energy sector key to development 

Kathmandu: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Deepak Khadka, has said the energy sector is important for the development of Sankhuwasabha district.

At a program organized by the Sankhuwasabha-Kathmandu Journalist Association (SKAJ) to congratulate and extend best wishes to newly appointed Minister Khadka, he mentioned that the role of the energy sector in the economic development of Sankhuwasabha is crucial.

Minister Khadka was elected to the post of a member of the House of Representatives from Sankhuwasabha in the 2079BS election. He stressed that his top priority is the development of Sankhuwasabha, stating that the people of the district could achieve economic prosperity through the Upper Arun Hydropower Project.

Similarly, former Secretary of the government, Sharada Prasad Trital, urged Minister Khadka to pay attention to energy development by using his expertise. President of the SKAJ, Shankar Khanal, emphasized the need to take forward the economic development of Sankhuwasasbha which is rich in means and resources.

Khanal shared that the development of the district could make a stride if activities could be carried out by taking the energy and tourism sectors together.

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