Call for change in monetary policy, bank interest rates

KATHMANDU: Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand, Finance Minister Janardan Sharma and Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Dilendra Prasad Badu have called for the government's intervention saying that the current monetary policy and interest rates set by banks would invite serious problems to the country's economy. At the meeting of the Council of Ministers held on Tuesday, Home Minister Khand put forth the view that there will be a serious impact on the industry, business and economy of the country if the matter was not addressed immediately. It was also shared at the meeting that many industrialists were calling for the government's intervention as they argued that business operations had become difficult due to monetary policy and bank interest rates. On the occasion, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba said that it is the responsibility of the government to create an environment favourable for operating businesses and industries and to provide security to the industrial sector. PM Deuba also said that he was aware of the issue and would discuss it with all parties concerned to find a solution to the problem. READ ALSO:

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