Minister of State for Health not to take govt facilities

KATHMANDU, August 2: Minister of State for Health and Population, Umesh Shrestha has announced that he would not take any government facilities.

Addressing a press conference organized at the ministry on Monday afternoon, Shrestha said that he would not receive any state facilities except for security. 

Unveiling his 100-day work plans, he said that he would not receive salary and other benefits, use government vehicles and residence in his capacity as the minister of state. 

He also maintained that he would be involved in any kind of business related activities throughout his tenure.