KATHMANDU: Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies, Matrika Prasad Yadav has acknowledged the fact that the incumbent government was yet to work as per people’s expectation.

He, however, said that the government was commitment to it. Speaking at the 6th Convention of Khichapokhari New Road Trade Association in Kathmandu today, Minister Yadav said the New Road area can be developed as a model trade hub.

He also appreciated the traders for cooperating with the government’s endeavor towards making prosperous Nepal.

On the occasion, Mayor of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Bidya Sundar Shakya stated that KMC would work out on a plan to develop historic New Road area. “We are trying to construct a business complex in New Road to get rid of the footpath shops,” he said.

Mayor Shakya also said the KMC was working out plans to make Durbar Marg and New Road as smart parking areas.