Minister Modi addresses 22nd session of UNPFII

Kathmandu, 19 April (2023) - Minister for Federal Affairs and General Administration, Aman Lal Modi has said despite constitutional and legal provisions, due to the historical fact of marginalization, most of the indigenous communities are still way behind in terms of socio-economic development and their representation in state mechanism.

Addressing the 22nd session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) in New York on Tuesday, he highlighted that that there are several special measures in the Constitution for the marginalized indigenous communities to ensure their fundamental rights and a fair share of representation in all areas of national life.