Himal Press 
KATHMANDU: Members of the House of Representatives have drawn the government’s attention to contemporary issues such as education, health, employment, peace and security, and road construction.
Speaking during the zero hour session on Wednesday, Bina Lama of Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) expressed dissatisfaction over the criteria set by the National Natural Resources and Fiscal Commission (NNRFC) for the distribution of federal grants to sub-national governments. “There are allegations that the NNRFC has formulated the criteria for equalization grants based on favoritism,” she said. “It has also been heard that USAID projects have been misused in the involvement of the NNRFC officials. The House must be informed about what has happened in this matter.”
Similarly, Shyam Kumar Ghimire of Nepali Congress (NC) said landslides in Akkarebhir of Sindhuli have been causing problems in the operation of vehicles every year. “Due to landslides, there is a risk of vehicles falling at any time from Akkarebhir. Landslides are occurring even during winter, and the risk increases during the monsoon. The government needs to address this,” he added.
Likewise, Shanti BK of Nepali Congress said the restoration of monarchy is not possible now. “The government needs to focus on economic reform, job creation, quality and accessible education and healthcare, infrastructure development, security and justice, as well as sustainable development,” she added.
Shiva Nepali of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) drew the government’s attention to justice, rehabilitation and financial education for incarcerated women. Another RSP lawmaker, Shishir Khanal, urged the government to find a solution to the drinking water crisis seen in the Kathmandu Valley. Likewise, Santosh Pariyar of RSP urged the government to expedite Suryabinayak-Sanga-Dhulikhel road expansion works.
Similarly, Sher Bahadur Kunwar of CPN (Unified Socialist) urged the government to address the demands of teachers who have been protesting with various demands in recent days, while Shobha Gyanwali of CPN-UML pointed out the need for the modernization and commercialization of agriculture. On the other hand, Santosh Chalise of Nepali Congress drew the government’s attention to the construction of four bridges on the Jorpati-Sundarijal road in Kathmandu.
