
Minister of Energy Birajbhakta Shrestha Holds Briefing with Ministry Staff
March 29, Kathmandu – Birajbhakta Shrestha, Minister of Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation, engaged in discussions with senior officials of his ministry regarding the overall status, progress to date, existing challenges, and the forthcoming work plans. According to his secretariat, Minister Shrestha closely examined the progress of various projects and programs under the ministry, emphasizing the importance of making service delivery more effective, transparent, and citizen-oriented.
The minister highlighted that achieving the government’s goals for sustainable development in the energy sector, optimal utilization of water resources, and expansion of irrigation systems to boost agricultural production requires clear action plans, timely implementation, and a responsible work approach. Additionally, he underscored the need to cultivate coordination, discipline, and a result-focused work culture within the ministry. Minister Shrestha instructed staff to perform their duties with complete commitment, integrity, and high morale.
Emphasizing prioritizing results that citizens can directly perceive, he noted the necessity for all parties to unite in advancing towards self-reliance in the energy sector. Minister Shrestha expressed his commitment to enhancing the ministry’s overall efficiency by converting upcoming challenges into opportunities and ensuring effective coordination between policy, planning, and implementation.