Work to address people's aspirations, Minister Timilsina directs newly appointed line agency chiefs

By TRN Online, Kathmandu, July 3: Minister for Information and Communication Dr. Bikram Timilsina has viewed that the public corporations should work responsibly so as to fulfil people's expectations and aspirations.

Providing the appointment letter to newly appointed general manager (GM) of the Gorkhapatra Corporation (GC) Hikmat Bahadur Rawal and executive director of the security printing press Dev Raj Dhungana at the ministry today, Minister Dr. Timilsina directed them to focus on institutional good governance, transparency and lawful work performance.

He said both the corporations were of great importance to the nation as the Gorkhapatra carries over a hundred year of history while security press has strategic significance.

Follow procedures, charters and laws by being free from biases while operating the corporations, he said, according to the personal secretariat.

He pointed at the need of capacity building of the corporations, service expansion and long term development.

On the occasion, the Minister assured of necessary support and cooperation for reform and strengthening of the corporations.

Receiving the appointment letter, newly appointed GC general manager Rawal expressed commitment to implement institutionally the government's goals of good governance, development and effective service delivery. Rawal said he would strengthen the GC while updating it as per time and making it a more professional and reliable media house. He said he would focus on legacy, trustworthiness and reader-friendly services of the GC.