Post-COVID-19 Economy: Economists call on government to prioritise agriculture

Kathmandu - Economists here have suggested the government to prioritise agriculture sector for the country's upcoming economic development in view of the slump in the economy due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic.

Economists and planners speaking in a discussions programme organised by Morang Trade Association and Industry organisation here on Wednesday stressed on propping up the national economy by promoting industries based on locally produced raw materials, immediately involving the foreign employment-returnee youths in agriculture and related enterprises and formulating policies for fostering agro-industrial linkages.