Kathmandu, June 16: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Ananda Prasad Pokharel has said that the country should now move ahead towards the path of economic prosperity along with implementation of the constitution.
Inaugurating the fifth national conference of Nepal Dalit Literature and Culture Academy here Wednesday, he said harmony should be maintained as such to put an end to all kinds of discrimination prevalent in the society. “Implementation of the constitution along with spreading of awareness is essential to put an end to the discrimination against the Dalit community in the name of culture”, he added.
At the programme, Minister Pokharel also announced a financial support of Rs. 200,000 for the conference to be hosted by the Academy.
Chairperson of the Academy Padam Sundas said that the discrimination and untouchability meted out against the Dalit community should be wiped out through the medium of Nepali literature.
Meanwhile, the Academy has presented the ‘Marginalized Sarbajit Bhagat International Prize 2072’ to martyr of farmers movement Bahadur Shah posthumously. Likewise, the prize for the year 2073 was presented to artist and musician duo Bihani BK and Pragati Hingmang. The prize carries a purse of Rs. 20,000 and a letter of citation.
The conference will end with a new leadership of the Dalit litterateurs across the country. RSS
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