Karnali festival whets policy debates

Karnali. The Karnali festival has whetted policy debates to foster development initiatives. During the festival, issues surrounding agriculture, health, education, tourism, climate, literature, art, culture, infrastructure and economy in Karnali region are discussed to contribute to policy.

In the latest series of Karnali festival organized by Hriti Foundation at Birendranagar on Wednesday, Foundation’s Chairman Kamal Lamsal viewed the event helped foster discussion on public policy. The festival is also a campaign to change traditional thoughts and perception, he said, adding that a total of 184 speakers put forth their views in various sessions as part of the festival.

The speakers included even the foreign experts, he informed. Similarly, Foundation’s Executive Director Dinesh Gautam expressed belief that conduct of such event proved that national festival could be organized even in the mofussil.

‘It is a special programme on branding Karnali. The festival has helped in spreading knowledge on culture, education, health, sports, agriculture, and tourism in Karnali province,’ he shared, adding that even the talents are identified and brought to light via this event.

The fifth edition of Karnali festival will begin after two months. Post-quake reconstruction, relief distribution, and government accountability will feature during the discussion, while investment conference and mobilization of budget are in the list.

During the latest event, the organizer was also suggested to begin discussion on Ayurved medication, flood culture, exodus of youths, innovative works, and research on Sinja Valley.