August 30: Minister for Energy Pampha Bhusal has said the government was working to establish a prosperous nation through industrialization, transportation service, enhancing agriculture and irrigation system and the use of electric appliances.     
Speaking at a news conference organised at the ministry on Sunday, Minister Bhusal said that the ministry has proposed programmes with the notion that power supply is for “our bright future not merely for illumination”.    
Minister Bhusal said that the government has prioritized development of substations, transmission and distribution lines and their advancement to avail the citizens with quality power supply.    
Likewise, Minister Bhusal stated that her 13-month-long tenure as the energy minister was fruitful and effective adding that the key achievement of made during this time was the deal for Nepal's energy export.    
Currently, Nepal is exporting 364 megawatts of energy every day.

"I am the sixth one to lead the energy ministry on behalf of the CPN (Maoist Centre). Power outage came to an end during the time when a Maoist leader was the energy minister and energy export has also started during my tenure," Minister Bhusal elaborated her achievement.

"Furthermore, sustainable approach for development of energy sector has been adopted. This shall help narrow down (country's) trade deficit and work for other aspects of economic development," said Minister Bhusal. -- RSS