A Benevolent Dictator, is that what Nepal needs?

Image depicting Lee Kuan Yew of Singapore, whose authoritarian style helped him stay in power while his policies helped Singapore develop into a prosperous state.(Click to enlarge image)

As Nepal's political transition is shamelessly lengthened and the presence of state is nearly imperceivable; we often hear some remarks, now more than ever : "Nepal laai  khasma chaiyeko euta Dictator ho k! " and/ or : "Nepal laai banauna aba Jungabahadur(or even Hitler) nai chainchha! ". 

These opinions arise from the same sentiment of having a powerful, efficient and incorruptible head of state who can accelerate our economy and prepare grounds for lasting peace.

Why Nepal will be a Prosperous Nation, Again!

I have a question for you: "How will you describe Nepal? "

The usual answer is something like: 

"Nepal is one of the most underdeveloped countries of the world, a landlocked country in one of the poorest regions of the world. Problems like unstable politics, rapid population growth are further hindering its progress."

Nepal 10 Years From Today!

Now what if we asked someone to answer the same question at a time 10 years from now? Hypothetical it is. But the answer this time would be entirely different.

The Rise and Rise of Agriculture Entrepreneurs in Nepal

Forty seven year old Ganesh Prashad Bhusal from Sandhikharka, Arghakhanchi started growing vegetables on rented land in Chitawan after he quit Journalism 11 years ago. Today he saves a whopping one and a half million Rupees every year from his Vegetables Enterprise and provides employment to  other 46 persons. All by growing vegetables. Young aspirants from all over the country visit his set up to see his operations and learn from his expertise and experience. 

नागरिक अभियानबाट शान्त र सम्वृद्ध नेपाल

हाम्रो जस्तो अविकसित र जटिल भूराजनैतिक अवस्थिति भएको भर्खरको प्रजातन्त्रमा नागरिकको जिम्मेवारी नेताहरुलाई चुनावमा भोट हालेर सकिंदैन: बरु आफ्नो चाँजो पाँजो मिल्यो भन्यो ढुक्कले आराम गरिरहेका र अकर्मण्यतामा रमाउने नेताहरुलाई लगातार खबरदारी गरिरहनु पनि नागरिकको दायित्व हुन्छ । देशको विकास र सार्वभौमिकताका श्रोत जनता नै हुन् ।समावेशी; शान्त र  सम्वृद्ध मुलुक बनाउने हो भने जनता जाग्नै पर्छ।

स्वास्थ्य सेवामा निजी क्षेत्रको लगानीका प्रभाव

काठमाडौँमा रहेको एक निजी क्षेत्रको लगानीमा स्थापित अस्पताल ।

लोककल्याणकारी राज्य प्रणालीमा गाँस, बाँस, कपास, शिक्षा, स्वास्थ्य तथा रोजगारीजस्ता नागरिकका नैसर्गिक आवश्यकता पूर्ति गर्नु सरकारको कर्तव्यभित्र पर्छ । यीमध्येको एक स्वस्थ्य सेवाको सुविधा विस्ता र सुधारको अपेक्षा सम्पूर्ण विकसित तथा अल्पविकसित मुलुकका नागरिकको मनोविज्ञान हो ।

Health Care in Nepal

A nurse takes care of a mother and her new baby in a health post in Lamahi, Dang district. (Image courtsey:  globalpost.com)

A decentralized system of Governmental Health System exists on paper, and even the constitution guarantees Health as a human right in Nepal. However, the realities on ground speak a different story.

Education in Nepal

A child participates in the Physical Training drill from outside the walls of a Private School in Kathmandu imitating the students of the school. This iconic image was by Photographer Shaligram Tiwari for Kantipur Publications.

Quality Education in Nepal is still a privilege for many despite Government and Non-governmental Sector tunneling enormous economic and bureaucratic resources into Education.