Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has urged newly appointed engineers to view government service as an opportunity to build the nation rather than just a regular job.
Minister for Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha said that country’s prosperity, development of infrastructure, and quality of public services depend heavily on the role of skilled, honest, and responsible engineers. He spoke during a training program for newly entered young engineers. The program was organized by the Water Resources and Energy Research Center under Secretariat of the Water and Energy Commission.
A Historic Opportunity for Public Service
Minister Shrestha stated that entering government service is not just starting of a job but a historic opportunity to participate in the nation-building campaign. He pointed out that they are now entering the role of public servants, not just technical staff. Because of this, every decision, technical advice, and action they take will impact the lives of millions of citizens. Therefore, they must work with a high sense of responsibility.
Engineering as a Creative Field
He also explained that the basis of development like roads, bridges, electricity projects, transmission lines, irrigation systems, drinking water infrastructure, and modern cities are the result of engineers’ knowledge, creativity, and hard work. According to him, engineering is not just about using math and science, but it is a creative field to turn problems into solutions.
Nepal is currently in a phase of expanding energy production, promoting clean energy, cross-border electricity trade, expanding irrigation, and building climate-resilient infrastructure. He added that these national goals cannot be achieved without the contribution of skilled, committed, and honest technical workforce.
Focus on Ethics and Innovation
Finally, Minister Shrestha requested the new engineers to keep honesty, transparency, accountability, and public welfare at the center of their work culture along with their technical skills. He also urged them to continuously adopt new technology, research, and innovation to focus on building quality and sustainable infrastructure in the country.
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