President Paudel Stresses Political Stability for National Development and Social Justice

Kathmandu. President Ramchandra Paudel has stated that political stability is an essential prerequisite for the country's all-round development, prosperity, and social justice.

While inaugurating the Silver Jubilee of the National Foundation for Development of Indigenous Nationalities and the Nepal Indigenous Knowledge Conference Festival on Sunday, he opined that political stability is only possible when the state brings all ethnic groups and communities into confidence and implements an inclusive governance system in practice.

Comparing Nepal's multi-ethnic and multilingual diversity with the 'Swayambhu' (Hundred Blossoms) in the national anthem, President Paudel mentioned that equal access and respect are indispensable to further enrich this beautiful garden. Stating that this is also the goal specified by the Constitution, he clarified that the languages, scripts, cultures, and traditions of indigenous nationalities are not just cultural heritage but invaluable foundations of Nepal's national identity. He emphasized that the state must play an even more effective role, both policy-wise and structurally, for the conservation and development of these intrinsic assets.

Mentioning that indigenous knowledge systems are the cornerstones of environmental conservation and sustainable development, the President described these traditional skills and wisdom as a living national repository.

It was his view that such knowledge guides society towards coexistence and tolerance. President Paudel also expressed confidence that this conference, organized on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee, would inspire bringing indigenous knowledge into the mainstream of intellectual and policy debates and strengthen their identity within the flow of national development.