26/02/2026
Hon. Dr. Madan Prasad Pariyar, Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Development, delivering a statement on Agrarian Reforms and Rural Development, highlighting the perspectives of Nepal at the plenary session of ICARRD+20 on 25 February 2026 in Cartagena, Colombia.
The minister highlighted that landlessness is a deeply entrenched and widespread problem of Nepal. Emphasizing the Government’s commitment to inclusive agrarian reform, he stressed efforts to strengthen smallholder farming, ensure food sovereignty, and promote equitable rural transformation with a focus on youth, women, and marginalized communities.
Hon. Dr. Madan Prasad Pariyar - सचिवालय