The two-day review workshop on IPF-related projects concluded on February 9, 2024, in Biratnagar. The primary aim of the workshop was to assess the progress and ongoing initiatives of local governments towards the sustainability of these projects. Across nine local governments, a total of 10 IPF-related projects have been implemented.
Mr. Badri Kumar Karki, the Province Secretary/Province Program Director, chaired the program, with Mr. Kedarnath Sharma, the Chief Guest Act. Province Principal Secretary, and representatives from various provincial ministries including MoEAP, MoIAL, MoSD, PPC, PPSC, and MoPID, attending as guests.
During the workshop, Mr. Kshitish Bhattarai, the Province Program Manager, provided an overview of the program's implementation status. Representatives including Mayors/Chairpersons, Chief Administration Officers, and IPF focal persons from the local governments were also in attendance. Each participant presented reviews of the program and discussed current initiatives aimed at ensuring its sustainability.
The technical session, facilitated by IPF Expert Mrs. Lakpa Sherpa, included a detailed SWOT analysis and sessions on crafting success stories related to the projects.