KATHMANDU, Aug 12: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Shakti Bahadur Basnet has called for promoting the use of electric vehicles (EV) to keep the environment clean.
Talking to media persons at a program organized in the capital on Saturday in the run-up to the 38th anniversary of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), Minister Basnet reiterated that the use of EV is necessary to avoid environmental degradation.
Minister Basnet advocates for electric vehicles to boost Nepal'...
"Economic development and prosperity could be attained through electrification. Nepal Electricity Authority has been significantly contributing towards economic development and environment," lauded Minister Basnet.
He also underscored the need to increase awareness about electricity-powered goods to augment electricity use. The NEA is observing its 38th anniversary on August 18. A week-long event is being organized as a part of the anniversary celebration.
(RSS)
