Kathmandu, Dec 31: President Ramchandra Paudel has stressed the need of advancing the country toward prosperity through both economic and physical development, while ensuring due respect for labor.
In his address to the Labour Parliament organized by the Joint Trade Union Coordination Center (JTUCC) here today, the President stated that the nation’s development cannot be solely measured by economic and physical progress; it also encompasses a humanitarian dimension.
He reflected on his own experience of working together with farmers and workers for social and economic transformations during his political career. As he asserted, justice, equitable income, and respect for labor form the foundation of national development. This concept, he said, should be the guideline for achieving sustainable development and prosperity in the aftermath of the country’s political changes.
Applauding contributions of workers to the establishment of a federal democratic republic, the President highlighted that the Constitution guarantees labor rights, including collective bargaining, the freedom to form unions and associations, and social security.
Stating that the country’s largest labor force is engaged in the agricultural sector, the President recalled his advocacy for commercial agriculture and agricultural reforms to improve the lives of workers during his political career.
He also expressed serious concern over the escalating climate crisis, driven by encroachment on nature and disregard for humanity. The President added that women workers are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change
