{"id":22468,"date":"2026-08-12T13:44:58","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T07:59:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eng.dragonmedia.com.np\/?p=22468"},"modified":"2026-08-12T13:44:58","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T07:59:58","slug":"agriculture-forestry-and-environment-employment-a-government-priority-minister-chaudhary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eng.dragonmedia.com.np\/?p=22468","title":{"rendered":"<strong>Agriculture, Forestry and Environment Employment a Government Priority: Minister Chaudhary<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Dragon Media Correspondent<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Environment Gita Chaudhary has said the government has placed the creation of employment opportunities in the agriculture, forestry and environmental sectors among its key priorities.<\/p>\n<p>In a message issued on Wednesday to mark International Youth Day, Minister Chaudhary emphasized the need to harness young people\u2019s innovative thinking, energy and determination for national prosperity.<\/p>\n<p>She said young people have already been making important contributions to agricultural development as well as the protection of forests and the environment, and stressed the need to further expand their participation.<\/p>\n<p>Describing youth as a major force for national development, Minister Chaudhary said effective youth empowerment also requires connecting rural areas with technology. 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