KATHMANDU: Home Minister Ram Bahadur Thapa has said that the government has given a special priority to the border areas of Darchula.
Speaking at a program in Khalanga, Darchula, Home Minister Thapa said that the northern bordering area of Darchula is strategically important, adding that the government has emphasized the region which shares borders with the world’s two landmasses, India and China.
Home Minister Thapa said that necessary decisions would be taken for the establishment of the immigration office in the border area and additional telephone lines would be connected for effective communication facilities.
He also said that staff would be deployed in the operation of the border administration office in Byas.
At a press conference organized at Khalanga, Home Minister Thapa said, “The government alone could not protect the border. Citizens along the border areas could save the territory in a further effective manner”.
He further noted that border security could be strengthened by properly safeguarding and managing citizens residing along with the border areas.
The government has prioritized the development of the area realizing its vast tourism potentials, he further noted.
“The border administration office based in Byas would be brought into operation without any delay”, he said pledging to depute permanent staff in the area.
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