KATHMANDU, June 15: Lawmaker Arjun Narsingh KC has said the pace of national development will be impeded unless the people living below absolute poverty, the marginalized and neglected citizens have an access to social security and income.

Taking part in deliberations on the Appropriation Bill, 2023 under the headings concerning the Ministry of Forests and Environment, Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizens and the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the lawmaker drew the government's attention towards rising incidences of exploitation and violence against women.

He demanded the government ensure the effective implementation of laws aimed at controlling violence against women. "A new awakening is needed to change society and make it safe for women," he said.

Hitraj Pandey insisted on preparing a schedule for the implementation of the budget and ensuring an audit of the implementation to check whether it yielded results.

As he commented, the budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2023/24 failed to assimilate the spirit of federalism and just emphasized the center.

"The nation cannot achieve a fast pace of development without the empowerment of women," he said, advising the line ministry to be more effortful for overall development of women.

Rhishikesh Pokhrel pressed for more priority to training and infrastructure development in sports and the ranking of athletes to boost up their morale.

He highlighted the need for an integrated law on forest as scattered laws had created problems.

Dr Toshima Karki was of the view of creating an atmosphere so that sportspersons could pursue their careers within the country. She insisted on attaching priority to constructing more physical infrastructure in the sports industry, free and quality treatment for injured players and health insurance to entire players.

Roshan Karki demanded provisions supporting a safe environment for women and senior citizens at home and proper remunerations and pensions for sportspersons.

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