Minister Directs Implementation of Livestock Slaughterhouse and Meat Inspection Act Within Three Months

Kathmandu. Minister for Agriculture, Forest and Environment, Gita Chaudhary, has directed the implementation of the Livestock Slaughterhouse and Meat Inspection Act, 2055, within three months.

During a discussion with the chiefs and representatives of local levels in the Kathmandu Valley on Friday, she gave instructions to start the process and implement the act effectively.

Minister Chaudhary stated that since it is a matter directly related to the health of consumers, the implementation of the act is essential to ensure the right of citizens to consume clean, quality, and inspected meat. She mentioned that the Supreme Court has also issued a mandamus for the implementation of the act, emphasizing that all levels of government – federal, provincial, and local – must effectively fulfill their respective responsibilities.

She said that local levels, being bodies directly connected with citizens, should play a leading role in slaughterhouse management, meat shop inspection, meat testing, and public awareness programs.

Minister Chaudhary pointed out the need to systematize and regulate livestock transportation, slaughtering processes, and meat distribution systems, and informed that the act has the necessary flexibility to respect religious and cultural traditions. The ministry has also expressed its commitment to provide necessary facilitation, coordination, and technical support for the implementation of the act.